Phlebotomist salary in Illinois
Phlebotomists in Illinois earn a median of $21.93 per hour, about $45,620 a year, 4% above the U.S. median of $20.99. The middle half earn between $18.93 and $24.06 per hour. The highest median among Illinois metro areas is in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, at $23.08 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.93median pay per hour
- $45,620median pay per year
- 7,640phlebotomists employed in Illinois
- #17of 50 states by median pay
Phlebotomist pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.59 | $36,590 | $16.76 |
| Lower quartile | $18.93 | $39,370 | $18.05 |
| Median | $21.93 | $45,620 | $20.99 |
| Upper quartile | $24.06 | $50,040 | $23.16 |
| Top 10% | $24.69 | $51,360 | $27.77 |
Phlebotomist pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $23.08 | $48,000 | 5,080 | 5% above | $22.28 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $20.71 | $43,080 | 240 | 6% below | $22.34 |
| Decatur, IL | $20.66 | $42,970 | 50 | 6% below | $23.37 |
| Rockford, IL | $19.05 | $39,620 | 290 | 13% below | $20.67 |
| Springfield, IL | $18.94 | $39,400 | 260 | 14% below | $20.42 |
| Kankakee, IL | $18.93 | $39,380 | 590 | 14% below | — |
| Bloomington, IL | $18.91 | $39,340 | 70 | 14% below | $20.22 |
| Peoria, IL | $18.73 | $38,960 | 160 | 15% below | $20.53 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Phlebotomist pay in states next to Illinois
What employers are posting in Illinois
- 75roles with published pay
- $21.12median pay per hour
- $18–$25typical published range
- 9employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Labcorp | 39 | $21 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 18 | $23.32 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 6 | $18.64 |
| Mercy | 5 | $21.96 |
| Advocate Health | 2 | $24.16 |
| Premise Health | 2 | $25.10 |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 1 | $21 |
| Southern Illinois Healthcare | 1 | $21.71 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 75 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Phlebotomist jobs in Illinois · Phlebotomist salary nationwide · Illinois state guide
Common questions
How much does a phlebotomist make in Illinois?
The median is $21.93 per hour, about $45,620 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.59 and the top 10% earn over $24.69 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois city pays phlebotomists the most?
Among Illinois metro areas, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has the highest median at $23.08 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Illinois rank for phlebotomist pay?
Illinois ranks 17th of 50 states by median phlebotomist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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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