salary$134,190 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,400per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 10.9% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Rockford, IL area is $134,190 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $105,060 and $163,400.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 10.9% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rockford, IL metro area.