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Retail Pharmacy Technician
OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL
$19.35–$21.78/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Peoria, IL
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Peoria area is $18.43 per hour ($38,330 a year), with the typical range running from $16.77 to $22.59. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Peoria. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Peoria. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Peoria.
- $18.43median pay per hour, Peoria
- $17–$23typical range per hour
- 670pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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CVS Health · Peoria, IL
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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 670 pharmacy technicians employed in the Peoria metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.25 | $33,800 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.77 | $34,880 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.43 | $38,330 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.59 | $46,990 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.09 | $48,030 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Peoria ranks
- 258th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 231st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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.
What your pay buys in Peoria
- Overall prices in Peoria run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.43 median hour buys what $20.20 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 Peoria paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$663
- Per year: $33,174
- Per month: $2,764
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Peoria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Peoria
| 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).
Hospitals in Peoria
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Peoria, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Health Proctor Hospital Peoria, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Carle Health Methodist Hospital Peoria, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Francis Medical Center Peoria, 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.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal, IL | 36 mi | $17.94/hr | 53,304 |
| Bloomington, IL | 39 mi | $17.94/hr | 79,232 |
| Springfield, IL | 66 mi | $19.54/hr | 112,949 |
| Decatur, IL | 72 mi | $18.54/hr | 68,763 |
| Davenport, IA | 76 mi | $19.59/hr | 100,938 |
| Champaign, IL | 83 mi | $20.06/hr | 91,961 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Illinois · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
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.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Peoria, IL?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Peoria metro area have a median pay of $18.43 per hour, about $38,330 a year. The middle half earn between $16.77 and $22.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Peoria a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Peoria ranks 231st of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 258th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Peoria?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Peoria. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Peoria.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Peoria 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 Peoria?
The federal per diem benchmark in Peoria 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 reportPeoria, IL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 6 postings$20.62/ hr$19–$25
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOlympia Fields, IL · 3 postings$22.26/ hr$17–$28
- BrightSpring Health ServicesGLENVIEW, IL · 2 postings$21.25/ hr$18–$25
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
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
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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