IL · Rockford · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Rockford, IL

Phlebotomists in the Rockford area earn a median of $19.05 per hour, about $39,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $22.57. That ranks 141st of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 124th of 283 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Rockford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rockford.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Rockford

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Phlebotomist II

OSF Healthcare System · Rockford, IL

$18.27–$20.29/ hour
  • OSF Saint Anthony Med Ctr Variable 4am a
  • Req 112583
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Rockford, IL

$17.75–$24.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2630157
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3 more open roles from employers in Rockford. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Rockford, IL

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  • Full-Time
  • Req 2634166
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Who is hiring phlebotomists near Rockford

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Labcorp2$20.88
OSF Healthcare System1$19.28

Phlebotomist pay in Rockford, IL

The metro median is 13% below the Illinois statewide median of $21.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 290 phlebotomists employed in the Rockford metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.29).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.47$36,34017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.00$37,44014% below U.S. median
Median$19.05$39,6209% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.57$46,9508% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.64$47,0908% above U.S. median

How Rockford ranks

  • 141st of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 124th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Rockford

  • Overall prices in Rockford run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% below the U.S. average (index 70.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.05 median hour buys what $20.67 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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 Rockford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$686
  • Per year: $34,290
  • Per month: $2,858

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rockford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Rockford

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rockford, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Javon Bea Hospital
Rockford, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Uw Health
Rockford, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Saint Anthony Medical Center
Rockford, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Janesville, WI30 mi$21.75/hr66,428
Elgin, IL41 mi$23.08/hr114,701
Hoffman Estates, IL49 mi$23.08/hr50,920
Aurora, IL52 mi$23.08/hr180,710
Schaumburg, IL53 mi$23.08/hr77,099
Palatine, IL53 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 Rockford

Rockford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Rockford, IL?

Phlebotomists in the Rockford metro area have a median pay of $19.05 per hour, about $39,620 a year. The middle half earn between $18.00 and $22.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rockford ranks 124th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Rockford?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Rockford. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rockford.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Rockford 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 Rockford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rockford is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportRockford, 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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