verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Phlebotomist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$46,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.12/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
7,910
public U.S. Median
$45,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,029 #18 of 51

Phlebotomist pay in Illinois, explained

Phlebotomists in Illinois earn a median of $46,010 per year ($22.12 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $45,230. Entry-level workers earn around $37,370, while the most experienced phlebotomists reach about $54,920. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $46,010 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $46,010 is worth about $46,029 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #18 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Phlebotomist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,370
$17.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,010
$22.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$54,920
$26.40/hr

Phlebotomist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $46,010 $46,029
Wisconsin $46,470 $49,386 −$460
Missouri $43,120 $47,480 +$2,890
Kentucky $42,480 $47,117 +$3,530
Indiana $39,250 $42,056 +$6,760
Iowa $38,240 $43,572 +$7,770

Phlebotomist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do phlebotomists make in Illinois?

Phlebotomists in Illinois earn a median of $46,010 per year ($22.12 per hour), compared with $45,230 nationally.

Does Illinois pay phlebotomists well?

At $46,010, Illinois pays 2% above the national median for phlebotomists. An estimated 7,910 work in the state.

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