Phlebotomists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for phlebotomists is $22.69 an hour ($47,190 a year). About 5,310 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($45,230). It is 3% higher than the Illinois median ($46,010).
Pay range for phlebotomists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.34 | $38,150 |
| 25% of workers | $20.26 | $42,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.69 | $47,190 |
| 75% of workers | $25.42 | $52,860 |
| 90% of workers | $27.02 | $56,200 |
Phlebotomists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $47,720 | 60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $47,270 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,020 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,240 |
| Paramedics | $77,670 |
| Surgical Technologists | $66,360 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $103,080 |
| Surgical Assistants | $80,210 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $58,390 |
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