Phlebotomy Schools and Training in Illinois

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Below you will find information on some of the top approved phlebotomy schools in Illinois (IL), as well as licensing and certification requirements, and salary and employment outlook. Take the first step today and reach out to phlebotomy schools near you to request program information.

Please note: The terms phlebotomy schools in Illinois and phlebotomy technician schools in Illinois are used interchangeably on this page but both refer to the same thing.

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Top Phlebotomy Training Programs in Illinois

The best phlebotomy schools are accredited by ABHES, ASPT, or NAACLS.

Listed below are the top 5 accredited phlebotomy schools in Illinois which offer certificates or diplomas in phlebotomy. Each of these schools have been accredited by NAACLS.

SchoolMetro AreaAccreditationMore Details
College of Lake CountyWaukeganNAACLSProgram Page
Harper CollegePalatineNAACLSProgram Page
Moraine Valley Community CollegePalos HillsNAACLSProgram Page
South Suburban CollegeSouth HollandNAACLSProgram Page
Kankakee Community CollegeKankakeeNAACLSProgram Page

Accreditation confirms that a school delivers a high level of quality education ensuring that students are well prepared for certification and entry into the healthcare field as a phlebotomist.

Phlebotomy Certification Illinois

There are no statutory requirements for certification and/or licensing in Illinois however most employers will have a preference for candidates who have obtained certification.

In order to become certified as a phlebotomist in Illinois, you will need to successfully pass exams set by one of the nationally recognised certifying agencies.

Typically, a certificate or diploma from an approved or accredited school, or an appropriate level of work experience, is a requirement before you can sit your certification exams.

If you require more information regarding certification or licensing for phlebotomists in Illinois you can contact;

State Board: Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Website: www2.illinois.gov/iema/
Phone: (217) 785-9913

Phlebotomist Salary in Illinois

Salary$36,150
Hourly Wage$17.38
Employed5,070
Top 10%$49,630
Bottom 10%$25,510

The average phlebotomy salary in Illinois is $36,150 per year. This is 3% below the national average for phlebotomists, according to recent data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

This equates to $17.38 per hour.

The average salary for phlebotomists in Illinois has grown by  2%, or $660, since 2016.

Top Earners

  • The top 10th percentile of those working as phlebotomists in Illinois earn an average salary of $49,630 whilst the bottom 10th, or entry level phlebotomists, make just $25,510 per annum
  • Those working in Bloomington earn the highest average salaries as phlebotomists in the state at $38,320. Those working in Peoria earn the lowest average salaries at $30,200 per annum.
Metro AreaSalaryEmployed
Bloomington$38,320 -
Carbondale-Marion$34,540120
Champaign-Urbana$32,28070
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$37,1903,970
Decatur$37,56070
Peoria$30,200140
Rockford$36,790160
Springfield$35,330120

Employment

There are currently 5,070 phlebotomists working in Illinois (2021). Employment levels have in fact Illinois dropped by 8%, or 420 jobs, in the 5 year period since 2016.

The highest concentration of phlebotomy jobs in Illinois is in Boise City.

Outlook for phlebotomists in Illinois

Average salaries for phlebotomists in Illinois have increased by 2% since 2016 whilst the number of phlebotomist jobs in Illinois has experienced a decrease of 8% over the same period.

Going forward the Bureau for Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment growth of 22% between 2020 and 2030. This is much faster than the average for all other professions.

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