PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist III Territory (Float)
Quest Diagnostics · Chicago, IL
$24.00–$26.75/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Phlebotomist jobs in Downers Grove, IL
Pay for phlebotomists in the Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove. That ranks 31st of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 60th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Downers Grove and what they pay.
- $23.08median pay per hour, Chicago
- $20–$24typical range per hour
- 5,080phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 53open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Phlebotomist roles near Downers Grove
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
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Phlebotomist III Territory (Float)
Quest Diagnostics · Schaumburg, IL
$24.00–$26.75/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Phlebotomist III Territory (Float)
Quest Diagnostics · Hoffman Estates, IL
$24.00–$26.75/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Chicago, IL
$21.75–$24.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist- Bilingual English/Spanish
Labcorp · Elgin, IL
$17.50–$24.50/ hour
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Phlebotomist III Territory (Float)
Quest Diagnostics · Joliet, IL
$24.00–$26.75/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Berwyn, IL
$21.75–$24.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
PRN OB/GYN Phlebotomist
Advocate Health · Elmhurst, IL
$18.85–$28.30/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Bolingbrook, IL
$21.75–$24.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Phlebotomist-Float
Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL
$19.80–$29.70/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Phlebotomist Floater
Labcorp · Itasca, IL
$17.50–$24.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Chicago, IL
$17.50–$24.50/ hour
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Named employers near Downers Grove, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Labcorp | 36 | $21 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 14 | $23.32 |
| Advocate Health | 2 | $24.16 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $21.21 |
Phlebotomist pay in Downers Grove, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.57 | $38,630 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.50 | $40,560 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.08 | $48,000 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.36 | $50,670 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $25.75 | $53,560 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove
- 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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,365 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,745 |
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 Downers Grove
CMS lists 1 hospital in Downers Grove, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, IL | 6 mi | $23.08/hr | 53,741 |
| Naperville, IL | 8 mi | $23.08/hr | 153,124 |
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.
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Downers Grove city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove?
We list 53 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Downers Grove.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove?
The federal per diem benchmark in Downers Grove is $115 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,365 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportDowners Grove, 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
- Phlebotomist III Territory (Float)Permanent$24.00–$26.75/ hour
- Phlebotomist III Territory (Float)Permanent$24.00–$26.75/ hour
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