PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist- Oncology Specialty Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$115k–$166k/ year
Pharmacist jobs in Olympia Fields, IL
Pay for pharmacists in the Olympia Fields area centers on $66.16 per hour, or about $137,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $62.58 and the upper quarter over $76.13. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Olympia Fields. That ranks 140th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 321st of 340 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Olympia Fields.
- $66.16median pay per hour, Chicago
- $63–$76typical range per hour
- 9,630pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacist roles in Olympia Fields
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist - Outpatient Infusion Oncology
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$112k–$151k/ year
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$113k–$164k/ year
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$113k–$164k/ year
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1 more open role from employers in Olympia Fields. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
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Get my free pay reportPharmacist pay in Olympia Fields, IL
The metro median is 1% above the Illinois statewide median of $65.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 9,630 pharmacists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.35 | $90,170 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.58 | $130,170 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $66.16 | $137,610 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $76.13 | $158,350 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.96 | $166,320 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Olympia Fields ranks
- 140th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 321st of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Olympia Fields
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $66.16 median hour buys what $63.86 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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 Olympia Fields paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,382
- Per year: $119,088
- Per month: $9,924
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Olympia Fields
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
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. 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 Olympia Fields
CMS lists 1 hospital in Olympia Fields, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights Olympia Fields, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinley Park, IL | 7 mi | $66.16/hr | 54,856 |
| Orland Park, IL | 11 mi | $66.16/hr | 58,020 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Olympia Fields, IL?
Pharmacists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $66.16 per hour, about $137,610 a year. The middle half earn between $62.58 and $76.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Olympia Fields a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 321st of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 140th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Olympia Fields?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Olympia Fields. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Olympia Fields.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields?
The federal per diem benchmark in Olympia Fields is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Olympia Fields?
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Your Pharmacist pay reportOlympia Fields, IL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOlympia Fields, IL · 9 postings$67.39/ hr$54–$84
- Veterans Health AdministrationNorth Chicago, IL · 3 postings$83.23/ hr$68–$106
- MercyIllinois · 3 postings$72.07/ hr$58–$86
- 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
- Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)Permanent$142k–$185k/ year
- Clinical PharmacistPermanent$59.90–$70.47/ hour
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