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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Decatur, IL
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Decatur, IL
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Decatur area is $18.54 per hour ($38,570 a year), with the typical range running from $16.63 to $22.47. That ranks 249th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 164th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Decatur. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Decatur.
- $18.54median pay per hour, Decatur
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 200pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Decatur, IL
The metro median is 14% below the Illinois statewide median of $21.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 200 pharmacy technicians employed in the Decatur metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.42).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.29 | $33,880 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.63 | $34,590 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.54 | $38,570 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.47 | $46,740 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.90 | $49,710 | 14% above U.S. median |
How Decatur ranks
- 249th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 164th of 341 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, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Decatur run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.54 median hour buys what $20.97 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Decatur paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$667
- Per year: $33,372
- Per month: $2,781
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Decatur metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Decatur
| 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 pharmacy technician 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).
Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Illinois
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Inpatient Pharmacy Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$18.18–$26.34/ hour
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Advanced Pharmacy Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$17.31–$25.09/ hour
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Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$21.00–$28.26/ hour
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OSF Healthcare System · Dixon, IL
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OSF Healthcare System · Evergreen Park, IL
$21.45–$25.23/ hour
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Hospitals in Decatur
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Decatur, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Memorial Hospital Decatur, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Marys Hospital Decatur, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | 38 mi | $19.54/hr | 112,949 |
| Champaign, IL | 39 mi | $20.06/hr | 91,961 |
| Bloomington, IL | 43 mi | $17.94/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 46 mi | $17.94/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 72 mi | $18.43/hr | 111,696 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 87 mi | $18.41/hr | 58,531 |
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Decatur, IL?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Decatur metro area have a median pay of $18.54 per hour, about $38,570 a year. The middle half earn between $16.63 and $22.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Decatur a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Decatur ranks 164th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 249th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacy technicians work in Decatur?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Decatur, led by Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Decatur as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. 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 Decatur?
The federal per diem benchmark in Decatur 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 Pharm Tech pay reportDecatur, IL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOlympia Fields, IL · 3 postings$22.26/ hr$17–$28
- BrightSpring Health ServicesGLENVIEW, IL · 2 postings$21.25/ hr$18–$25
- OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 6 postings$20.62/ hr$19–$25
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$21.73High$28
14 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 Pharm Tech roles
- Inpatient Pharmacy TechPermanent$18.18–$26.34/ hour
- Advanced Pharmacy TechPermanent$17.31–$25.09/ hour
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