IL · Hoffman Estates · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Hoffman Estates, IL

The median phlebotomist pay in the Hoffman Estates area is $23.08 per hour ($48,000 a year), with the typical range running from $19.50 to $24.36. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Hoffman Estates. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hoffman Estates.

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Phlebotomist pay in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates

  • 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates

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 Hoffman Estates

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Hoffman Estates, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Schaumburg, IL4 mi$23.08/hr77,099
Palatine, IL6 mi$23.08/hr65,951

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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

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Hoffman Estates city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates?

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

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hoffman Estates 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.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportHoffman Estates, 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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