PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Retail Pharmacy Technician
OSF Healthcare System · Rockford, IL
$18.98–$22.34/ hour
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Rockford, IL
Pharmacy Technicians in the Rockford area earn a median of $19.09 per hour, about $39,700 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.34 and $22.62. That ranks 197th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 184th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rockford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rockford.
- $19.09median pay per hour, Rockford
- $17–$23typical range per hour
- 520pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 11% below the Illinois statewide median of $21.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 520 pharmacy technicians employed in the Rockford metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.62 | $30,410 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.34 | $36,070 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.09 | $39,700 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.62 | $47,050 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.49 | $48,860 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Rockford ranks
- 197th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 184th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 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 $19.09 median hour buys what $20.72 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Rockford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$687
- Per year: $34,362
- Per month: $2,864
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 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 Rockford
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rockford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 30 mi | $20.24/hr | 66,428 |
| Elgin, IL | 41 mi | $21.91/hr | 114,701 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 49 mi | $21.91/hr | 50,920 |
| Aurora, IL | 52 mi | $21.91/hr | 180,710 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 53 mi | $21.91/hr | 77,099 |
| Palatine, IL | 53 mi | $21.91/hr | 65,951 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Illinois · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
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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 Rockford, IL?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Rockford metro area have a median pay of $19.09 per hour, about $39,700 a year. The middle half earn between $17.34 and $22.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rockford a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Rockford ranks 184th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 197th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians 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 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 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 Pharm Tech pay reportRockford, 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
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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