Phlebotomists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for phlebotomists is $22.12 an hour ($46,010 a year). About 7,910 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($45,230). Illinois ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for phlebotomists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.97 | $37,370 |
| 25% of workers | $19.09 | $39,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.12 | $46,010 |
| 75% of workers | $23.90 | $49,720 |
| 90% of workers | $26.40 | $54,920 |
Phlebotomists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $47,720 | 60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $47,190 | 5,310 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $45,480 | 250 |
| Rockford | $44,080 | 260 |
| Peoria | $44,020 | 220 |
| Springfield | $41,420 | 240 |
| Bloomington | $40,540 | 120 |
| Kankakee | $40,230 | 540 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for phlebotomists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 18,000 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $46,090 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,260 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,930 |
| Paramedics | $60,660 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $100,660 |
| Surgical Assistants | $80,210 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $61,870 |
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