Phlebotomy Classes in Chicago
4 phlebotomy training programs in Chicago, Illinois. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
What phlebotomists earn in Illinois
The median phlebotomist in Illinois earns $46,010 a year ($22.12/hour), across about 7,910 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Chicago wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Chicago: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Chicago?
There are 4 phlebotomy training programs in Chicago, Illinois listed on PhlebGuide.
Do Chicago phlebotomy programs include an externship?
None of the 4 Chicago listings currently confirm an included externship. Ask each school directly: certification requires documented live draws, and arranging clinical hours yourself is significantly harder than having the school place you.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in Illinois?
Illinois does not license phlebotomists at state level. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT or AMT's RPT instead.
What do phlebotomists earn in Illinois?
The median phlebotomist in Illinois earns $46,010 a year ($22.12 an hour), across roughly 7,910 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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