PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Palatine, IL
$21.75–$24.90/ hour
Top 25% pay
Phlebotomist jobs in Palatine, IL
The median phlebotomist pay in the Palatine 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 Palatine. The CMS hospital directory lists 72 hospitals in the Palatine metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palatine.
- $23.08median pay per hour, Chicago
- $20–$24typical range per hour
- 5,080phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 Palatine 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 Palatine
- 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 Palatine 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 Palatine
| Item | Federal 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 the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area
CMS lists 72 hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, 22 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Mchenry, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers New Lenox, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 3 mi | $23.08/hr | 75,596 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 6 mi | $23.08/hr | 50,920 |
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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Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Palatine, 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 Palatine 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 Palatine?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Palatine. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Palatine.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Palatine 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 Palatine?
The federal per diem benchmark in Palatine 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 Palatine?
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportPalatine, 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
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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.
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