PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Retail Pharmacist
OSF Healthcare System · Rockford, IL
$59.90–$70.47/ hour
Pharmacist jobs in Rockford, IL
Pay for pharmacists in the Rockford area centers on $67.10 per hour, or about $139,570 a year. The lower quarter earns under $61.53 and the upper quarter over $77.25. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rockford. That ranks 101st of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 87th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rockford.
- $67.10median pay per hour, Rockford
- $62–$77typical range per hour
- 260pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% above the Illinois statewide median of $65.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 260 pharmacists employed in the Rockford metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.14 | $102,210 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.53 | $127,980 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $67.10 | $139,570 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $77.25 | $160,680 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $85.40 | $177,630 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Rockford ranks
- 101st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 87th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Rockford
- Overall prices in Rockford run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% below the U.S. average (index 70.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $67.10 median hour buys what $72.81 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Rockford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,416
- Per year: $120,780
- Per month: $10,065
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rockford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rockford
| Item | Federal 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 Rockford
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rockford, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Bea Hospital Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Uw Health Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 30 mi | $68.48/hr | 66,428 |
| Elgin, IL | 41 mi | $66.16/hr | 114,701 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 49 mi | $66.16/hr | 50,920 |
| Aurora, IL | 52 mi | $66.16/hr | 180,710 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 53 mi | $66.16/hr | 77,099 |
| Palatine, IL | 53 mi | $66.16/hr | 65,951 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Rockford
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Rockford, IL?
Pharmacists in the Rockford metro area have a median pay of $67.10 per hour, about $139,570 a year. The middle half earn between $61.53 and $77.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rockford a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Rockford ranks 87th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 101st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Rockford?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rockford. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rockford.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Rockford 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 Rockford?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rockford 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 reportRockford, 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
- Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)Permanent$142k–$185k/ year
- Clinical PharmacistPermanent$59.90–$70.47/ hour
+ 21 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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