Pharmacy technician schools in Illinois
Looking for pharmacy technician schools in Illinois? There are 10, including 8 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Pharmacy technicians in Illinois earn a median $46,650 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 10
- Public colleges
- 8
- Median pay in IL
- $46,650
- Cities with schools
- 8
10 pharmacy technician schools
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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +11
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Northwest Suburban College
Rolling Meadows, IL · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford, IL · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL · Public
- Pharmacy technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Public
- Pharmacy technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Pharmacy technician schools by city
- Chicago (4 within 30 mi)
- Naperville (4 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (3 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (4 within 30 mi)
- Evanston (4 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (4 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (4 within 30 mi)
- Woodstock (3 within 30 mi)
What pharmacy technicians earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Pharmacy technician salary in IllinoisHow to become a pharmacy technician
- Median pay
- $46,650
- $22.43 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,550–$58,260
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 21,340
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +6.4%
- 44,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pharmacy technician schools are in Illinois?
We list 10 schools in Illinois with pharmacy technician programs: 8 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Chicago, Grayslake, South Holland, Belleville, and Godfrey.
Are there community college pharmacy technician programs in Illinois?
Yes. 8 public colleges in Illinois offer pharmacy technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does pharmacy technician school cost in Illinois?
Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,242 to $19,854. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Illinois?
The median pay for pharmacy technicians in Illinois is $46,650 a year, and most earn between $36,550 and $58,260, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a pharmacy technician school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Pharmacy technician schools in other states
- California (66)
- Texas (38)
- Florida (31)
- Puerto Rico (26)
- Louisiana (18)
- Arizona (14)
- Tennessee (13)
- Georgia (12)
- North Carolina (11)
- Ohio (11)
- Michigan (10)
- Utah (10)
- Washington (10)
- Colorado (8)
- Minnesota (8)
- Kansas (6)