Pharmacy Technicians pay in Illinois
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois is $45,519, based on 26,570 workers. Among the 14 states with published data, that ranks number 5. The BLS national median for the occupation is $45,750, so Illinois averages 0.5% below it.
Published data for Illinois currently covers the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area, with a local median wage of $46,820.
Cost of living for Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois
We compare 9 Illinois counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. DeKalb County, IL leaves the largest yearly margin, $16,695. Kendall County, IL leaves the smallest, $9,075. The median wage covers all four basics in 9 of the 9 counties.
Pharmacy Technicians in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Pharmacy Technicians are California ($54,355), Arizona ($47,580), New Hampshire ($47,114) and Massachusetts ($46,114).
Frequently asked questions: Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois
How much do Pharmacy Technicians earn in Illinois?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $45,519.
Which Illinois county is best for Pharmacy Technicians?
DeKalb County, IL leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($16,695). Grundy County, IL follows at $15,759.