Pharmacy Aide salary in Illinois
What pharmacy aides earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,010$17.79 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$35,610 – $37,960Top 10%: $39,420+
Jobs1,1800.76× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $37,010 | $17.79 | 1,070 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,430 | $18.48 | 350 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $35,070 | $16.86 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $37,350 Vermont · $37,310 Montana · $37,140 Wyoming · $37,030 Arkansas · $36,860 Wisconsin · $36,660
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in Illinois?
Pharmacy Aides in Illinois earned a median of $37,010 a year ($17.79 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $35,610 to $37,960.
Where in Illinois do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $38,430.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.