IL · Normal · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Normal, IL

Pay for pharmacists in the Normal area centers on $64.02 per hour, or about $133,160 a year. The lower quarter earns under $60.48 and the upper quarter over $70.40. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Normal. That ranks 258th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 239th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Normal.

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Clinical Pharmacist

OSF Healthcare System · Bloomington, IL

$59.90–$70.47/ hour
  • OSF St. Joseph Med Center Rotating shift
  • Req 109926
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Pharmacist pay in Normal, IL

The metro median is 2% below the Illinois statewide median of $65.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 100 pharmacists employed in the Bloomington metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.28$83,78039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.48$125,8009% below U.S. median
Median$64.02$133,1603% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$70.40$146,4307% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.57$173,83026% above U.S. median

How Normal ranks

  • 258th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 239th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 7 Illinois metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Normal

  • Overall prices in Bloomington run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.02 median hour buys what $68.44 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Normal paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,305
  • Per year: $115,236
  • Per month: $9,603

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Normal

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Normal

CMS lists 1 hospital in Normal, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carle Bromenn Medical Center
Normal, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bloomington, IL3 mi$64.02/hr79,232
Peoria, IL36 mi$65.55/hr111,696
Decatur, IL46 mi$67.01/hr68,763
Champaign, IL47 mi$64.82/hr91,961
Springfield, IL61 mi$64.93/hr112,949
Joliet, IL82 mi$66.16/hr151,837

Pharmacist jobs in Illinois · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Illinois

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Illinois state guide

Other healthcare roles in Normal

Normal city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Normal, IL?

Pharmacists in the Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $64.02 per hour, about $133,160 a year. The middle half earn between $60.48 and $70.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Normal a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Bloomington ranks 239th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 258th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Normal?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Normal.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Normal as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Normal?

The federal per diem benchmark in Normal is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportNormal, IL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationNorth Chicago, IL · 3 postings$83.23/ hr$68–$106
  • MercyIllinois · 3 postings$72.07/ hr$58–$86
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOlympia Fields, IL · 9 postings$67.39/ hr$54–$84
  • OSF Healthcare SystemEvergreen Park, IL · 4 postings$65.19/ hr$60–$80

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$55Median$67.75High$86

23 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Illinois, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 23 Pharmacist roles

  1. Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)Permanent
    $142k–$185k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Chicago, IL · posted today
  2. Clinical PharmacistPermanent
    $59.90–$70.47/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Evergreen Park, IL · posted today

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