--- title: "Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacy-technician/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacy-technician/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacy-technician/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Pharmacy Technician market brief · Chicago, IL # Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Chicago, IL 209 pharmacy technician openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 31 employers, led by Walgreens, CVS Health, and Albertsons Companies Inc.. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$47,652 a year (median $40,040), from the 76% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacy+Technician+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Pharmacy Technician markets](/jobs/pharmacy-technician) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 209 : Live pharmacy technician openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 31 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $40,040 : 76% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/pharmacy-technician/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)60 jobs Senior8 jobs Level coverage is 33%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 209 Hiring employers 31 Salary coverage 76% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 149 16 companies · $39,520 median Top of market 31 3 companies Established employers 23 8 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,440 P50 $40,040 P75 $47,652 P90 $50,128 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live pharmacy technician listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacy+Technician+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare pharmacy technician opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 209 live roles tracked in this market. - 31 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacy+Technician+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/pharmacy-technician) ## A practical market plan for Pharmacy Technician in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 209 pharmacy technician openings across 31 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Walgreens is one of the most active visible employers, with 74 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative pharmacy technician openings Employer activity · 31 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Walgreens logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walgreens.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=k_Jm9nta9rpv9rnYAkASKgUH_A9EZxRsPfqCWmx5WsE) WalgreensStartups & growing teams74Open roles](/company/walgreens)[![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthStartups & growing teams31Open roles](/company/cvs-health)[![Albertsons Companies Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs29.q4cdn.com%2F239956855%2Ffiles%2Ffavicon.ico) Albertsons Companies Inc.Top of market29Open roles](/company/albertsons-companies-inc)[![Northwestern Medicine logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnm.org%2FContent%2FNorthwestern%2Fimg%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R1X1RwwhQ6Mxiz48Mao2E6TlyV9jeP5BuLtCo9rngKg) Northwestern MedicineEstablished employers12Open roles](/company/northwestern-medicine) trinityhealthStartups & growing teams6Open roles aahStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![Actalent logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Factalent.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2Fcropped-ac-talent-180x180.jpg&sig=4_DyiZZThVEdYmDbZz__Wc7Ivbc7DreWRNqrOKY-JI8) ActalentStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/actalent)[![UnitedHealth Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unitedhealthgroup.com%2Fapps%2Fuhg%2Fclientlibs%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Fuhg-logo.png) UnitedHealth GroupStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/unitedhealth) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 209 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipLive roleWalgreensChicago, Illinois$37,960Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-41142ef7-82eb-594b-bd08-1926257c72f4)[Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipLive roleWalgreensChicago, Illinois$37,960Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-595f1416-d696-5281-aa19-14f2a99a53c5)[Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipLive roleWalgreensChicago, Illinois$37,960Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-ebe67cdb-12ff-535f-b2a1-afa149b6e953)[Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleAlbertsons Companies Inc.Chicago, IllinoisPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-albertsons-companies-inc-2f36883e-e98e-5045-874b-169504a753ab)[Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleAlbertsons Companies Inc.Evanston, IllinoisPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-albertsons-companies-inc-0d8719ac-340e-5a2f-8481-938ddd7ac6a7)[Specialty Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleUnitedHealth GroupNaperville, Illinois$37,440Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/specialty-pharmacy-technician-at-unitedhealth-group-491a417c-ae8e-5627-91bd-e7949b13f212)[Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleMeijerBolingbrook, Illinois$36,400Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-meijer-3ec457d5-6bab-560c-8ca5-83ec9d78fc24)[Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipLive roleWalgreensChicago, Illinois$37,960Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-a59442bf-a31a-5ae3-b491-3dbdf7694fda) #### More pharmacy technician openings in Chicago - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-4911fe1f-e083-55b0-b9bb-fb51cfb9a2e5) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-27ce8133-2253-53dc-81b9-a569c9e2ee60) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-2a7659b8-e5f1-53ff-ab16-f1f4367271da) - [Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician · Walgreens](/job/certified-senior-pharmacy-technician-at-walgreens-86786673-564a-50ed-861e-db1a46923d9c) - [Certified Pharmacy Technician · Walgreens](/job/certified-pharmacy-technician-at-walgreens-0e6931b7-cea3-5abc-abe3-41cce5e08a70) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-ac5031bd-87e6-53ca-b58d-23bc8febec64) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-5e460cdf-88e1-50c0-b163-fa46a20cb0d4) - [Certified Pharmacy Technician: Lurie Children's · Clearway Health](/job/certified-pharmacy-technician-lurie-childrens-at-clearway-health-76cb134a-6f73-5af8-8c1c-006074a67247) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-d2f8f908-c228-5a97-8afc-9d9ca33efeed) - [Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 - Chicago, IL · Omnicell](/job/automation-pharmacy-technician-4-chicago-il-at-omnicell-3cbfe80c-6042-5062-91d8-7c00a327218f) - [Pharmacy Technician · CVS Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-7e04e38a-4fa7-5743-aa4c-ace9df1a9009) - [Pharmacy Technician · CVS Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-fbc521a5-d72e-5132-89e7-bd9aded85c32) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-b04cbe76-062d-55d6-9946-c6abfcb2447c) - [Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician · Walgreens](/job/certified-senior-pharmacy-technician-at-walgreens-084fad6e-0349-5499-ba0d-6784a5202bc8) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-8b188abd-89ec-5830-8d40-264291ebbe74) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-b8e1a9a0-85cf-5e9b-bf60-696788fdd298) [Explore all 209 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacy+Technician+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Pharmacy Technician jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many pharmacy technician jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 209 live pharmacy technician openings from 31 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do pharmacy technician jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $40,040 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $47,652. Based on the 76% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for pharmacy technician jobs in Chicago? Walgreens, CVS Health, Albertsons Companies Inc., and Northwestern Medicine have the most open pharmacy technician roles here right now, out of 31 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Pharmacy Technician demand around Chicago. 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