Pharmacists in Illinois
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Projected employment for Pharmacists in Illinois is growing slower than average.
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Pharmacists in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Pharmacists Work in Illinois?
In Illinois, there were 12,260 people working as Pharmacists in the year 2018.
There were 12,020 Pharmacists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 240 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 4,520 Pharmacists working in it, which means Illinois has more Pharmacists than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Pharmacists in this state are growing at a rate of 1.8% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.6%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 650 annual Pharmacists job openings in Illinois, and 14,770 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 15,300 annual jobs and 329,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Pharmacists Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Pharmacists ranged from $93,790 to $159,780 with $128,460 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $45.09 to $76.82. The median hourly rate was $61.76.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $59.21 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $2.55.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Pharmacists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Pharmacists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 9,540 | $128,150 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 3,030 | $125,030 |
| Peoria, IL | 430 | $133,460 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 370 | $120,570 |
| Rockford, IL | 290 | $132,820 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 140 | $137,810 |
| Carbondale-Marion, IL | 140 | $135,090 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | 140 | $125,220 |
| Bloomington, IL | 130 | $123,900 |
| Danville, IL | 110 | $129,010 |
| Kankakee, IL | 90 | $128,040 |
| Decatur, IL | 60 | $128,690 |
Top States for Pharmacists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Pharmacists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30,950 | $144,660 |
| Texas | 21,250 | $128,260 |
| Florida | 20,790 | $122,540 |
| New York | 20,400 | $124,220 |
| Pennsylvania | 14,610 | $120,530 |
| Ohio | 12,500 | $121,770 |
| Illinois | 12,260 | $128,460 |
| Georgia | 10,530 | $122,460 |
| North Carolina | 9,970 | $127,250 |
| New Jersey | 9,280 | $119,330 |
| Michigan | 9,140 | $122,320 |
| Massachusetts | 7,970 | $120,250 |
| Arizona | 7,420 | $127,800 |
| Tennessee | 7,330 | $125,400 |
| Virginia | 6,970 | $128,260 |
| Minnesota | 6,490 | $136,540 |
| Missouri | 6,180 | $129,000 |
| Maryland | 5,750 | $122,450 |
| Washington | 5,740 | $130,250 |
| Indiana | 5,600 | $123,770 |
Below are the states where Pharmacists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $144,670 |
| California | $144,660 |
| Vermont | $139,970 |
| Oregon | $137,620 |
| Minnesota | $136,540 |
| Maine | $135,510 |
| Wisconsin | $131,450 |
| Washington | $130,250 |
| New Hampshire | $129,410 |
| Missouri | $129,000 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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