Illinois · BLS SOC 31-9097

Phlebotomist salary in Illinois

Q: What is the average phlebotomist salary in Illinois?

The median phlebotomist salary in Illinois is $43,060 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $31,970; the top 10% earn $56,210 or more. About 5,390 people work in this role across the state.

Q: How does Illinois phlebotomist pay compare to the national average?

Illinois's median of $43,060 is $1,250 above the U.S. national median of $41,810. After adjusting for Illinois's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $43,320.

Median $43,060 · Top 10% earn $56,210+ · Roughly 5,390 workers in Illinois. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Illinois median: $43,060; $20.70/hr
Top 10%: $56,210; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $31,970; Entry-level range
Real pay: $43,320; CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.4)

Illinois pays close to the U.S. median for phlebotomists — $43,060 versus the national median of $41,810. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 5,390 phlebotomists.

What drives phlebotomist pay in Illinois

Illinois phlebotomy pay tracks national median. Quest, LabCorp, and Northwestern Medicine are major employers in the Chicago metro.

Illinois ranks #18 of 50 states

Where Illinois sits in the national distribution for phlebotomist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Illinois
#16	Nevada	$43,480	+$420
#15	New Hampshire	$43,900	+$840
#14	Rhode Island	$43,900	+$840
#18	Illinois (this page)	$43,060	—
#19	Delaware	$42,230	−$830
#20	Arizona	$41,390	−$1,670
#21	Maine	$41,390	−$1,670

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Education path for Illinois

The typical path is a postsecondary nondegree certificate (4–8 mo); some on-the-job, taking about 6 months. Tuition ranges from $700 (community college) to $4,500 (private accelerated). On the Illinois median of $43,060, payback periods are typically 0.5 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Phlebotomist salary in Illinois — FAQ

What is the average phlebotomist salary in Illinois?

The median phlebotomist salary in Illinois is $43,060 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $31,970; the top 10% earn $56,210 or more. About 5,390 people work in this role across the state.

How does Illinois phlebotomist pay compare to the national average?

Illinois's median of $43,060 is $1,250 above the U.S. national median of $41,810. After adjusting for Illinois's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $43,320.

Is phlebotomist a good career in Illinois?

On the data: Illinois employs roughly 5,390 phlebotomists, with a median wage of $43,060 and the top decile clearing $56,210. The role is projected to grow +8% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for phlebotomists in Illinois?

At the Illinois median of $43,060 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $20.70/hr. The top 10% earn around $27.02/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $15.37/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Illinois-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 31-9097: Phlebotomists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Illinois's RPP is 99.4 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.