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Pharmacist
Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL
$52.50–$77.18/ hour
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Pharmacist jobs in Springfield, IL
The median pharmacist pay in the Springfield area is $64.93 per hour ($135,060 a year), with the typical range running from $60.63 to $74.85. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Springfield. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springfield.
- $64.93median pay per hour, Springfield
- $61–$75typical range per hour
- 290pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL
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The metro median is 1% below the Illinois statewide median of $65.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 290 pharmacists employed in the Springfield metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.34).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.32 | $79,710 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.63 | $126,110 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.93 | $135,060 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.85 | $155,690 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $83.22 | $173,100 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 192nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 177th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.93 median hour buys what $70.01 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Springfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,337
- Per year: $116,874
- Per month: $9,740
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| 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 Springfield
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center Springfield, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Johns Hospital Springfield, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr Springfield, IL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 38 mi | $67.01/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 59 mi | $64.02/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 61 mi | $64.02/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 66 mi | $65.55/hr | 111,696 |
| Champaign, IL | 76 mi | $64.82/hr | 91,961 |
| Florissant, MO | 78 mi | $66.22/hr | 51,290 |
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 Springfield
Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Springfield, IL?
Pharmacists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $64.93 per hour, about $135,060 a year. The middle half earn between $60.63 and $74.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 177th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 192nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Springfield?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield 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 reportSpringfield, IL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 2 postings$64.84/ hr$52–$77
- 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
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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