IL · Arlington Heights · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Arlington Heights, IL

Pay for phlebotomists in the Arlington Heights area centers on $23.08 per hour, or about $48,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.50 and the upper quarter over $24.36. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Arlington Heights. That ranks 31st of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 60th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Arlington Heights.

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Phlebotomist pay in Arlington Heights, IL

The metro median is 5% above the Illinois statewide median of $21.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 5,080 phlebotomists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.57$38,63012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.50$40,5607% below U.S. median
Median$23.08$48,00010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.36$50,67016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$25.75$53,56023% above U.S. median

How Arlington Heights ranks

  • 31st of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 60th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Arlington Heights

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.08 median hour buys what $22.28 buys at the national price level, 6% above 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 Arlington Heights paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$831
  • Per year: $41,544
  • Per month: $3,462

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Arlington Heights

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$195
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,009
13-week assignment$26,117

Travel phlebotomist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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 Arlington Heights

CMS lists 1 hospital in Arlington Heights, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Northwest Community Hospital 1
Arlington Heights, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Mount Prospect, IL3 mi$23.08/hr55,460
Palatine, IL3 mi$23.08/hr65,951

Phlebotomist jobs in Illinois · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Illinois

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. 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.

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Illinois state guide

Other healthcare roles in Arlington Heights

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Arlington Heights, IL?

Phlebotomists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $23.08 per hour, about $48,000 a year. The middle half earn between $19.50 and $24.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Arlington Heights a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 60th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Arlington Heights?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Arlington Heights. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Arlington Heights.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Arlington Heights as a phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. 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 Arlington Heights?

The federal per diem benchmark in Arlington Heights is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Arlington Heights?

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportArlington Heights, IL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Premise HealthCountryside, IL · 2 postings$25.10/ hr$18–$32
  • Advocate HealthElmhurst, IL · 2 postings$24.16/ hr$19–$30
  • Quest DiagnosticsChicago, IL · 18 postings$23.32/ hr$20–$27
  • MercyIllinois · 5 postings$21.96/ hr$18–$26

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$21.12High$25

75 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Illinois, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 75 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Phlebotomist III Territory (Float)Permanent
    $24.00–$26.75/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Chicago, IL · posted today
  2. Phlebotomist III Territory (Float)Permanent
    $24.00–$26.75/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Schaumburg, IL · posted today

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