IL · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Springfield, IL

Phlebotomists in the Springfield area earn a median of $18.94 per hour, about $39,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.59 and $21.97. That ranks 146th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 143rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Springfield.

Phlebotomist pay in Springfield, IL

The metro median is 14% below the Illinois statewide median of $21.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 260 phlebotomists employed in the Springfield metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.96$35,28019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.59$36,59016% below U.S. median
Median$18.94$39,40010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.97$45,7005% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.95$47,7409% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 146th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 143rd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.94 median hour buys what $20.42 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$682
  • Per year: $34,092
  • Per month: $2,841

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

Travel assignment per diem in Springfield

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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Illinois

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Springfield as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Chicago, IL

$21.75–$24.90/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 102038160992
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist I

OSF Healthcare System · Evergreen Park, IL

$19.95–$22.18/ hour
  • Req 112283
New this week
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Hospitals in Springfield

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Johns Hospital
Springfield, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr
Springfield, IL
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Decatur, IL38 mi$20.66/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL59 mi$18.91/hr79,232
Normal, IL61 mi$18.91/hr53,304
Peoria, IL66 mi$18.73/hr111,696
Champaign, IL76 mi$20.71/hr91,961
Florissant, MO78 mi$20.17/hr51,290

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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

Other healthcare roles in Springfield

Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Springfield, IL?

Phlebotomists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $18.94 per hour, about $39,400 a year. The middle half earn between $17.59 and $21.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 143rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 146th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Springfield?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, led by Memorial Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield 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 reportSpringfield, 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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