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Illinois does not require a separate state license for phlebotomists. National certification from NHA, ASCP, AMT, or NCCT satisfies most employer requirements. Chicago's dense healthcare market includes multiple academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and reference laboratories.
$42,000
Range: $38,000 - $46,000
Not Required
National certification accepted
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NHA CPT, ASCP PBT +2 more
Hospitals and large healthcare systems in Illinois typically require national certification. Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora Health are among the major employers requiring the NHA CPT or ASCP PBT. Downstate and rural facilities may be more flexible with entry-level candidates.
Median Annual Salary
$42,000
Range: $38,000 - $46,000
Salary data reflects Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for phlebotomists in Illinois. Actual pay varies based on employer type, experience, certifications held, and geographic location within the state. Phlebotomists working in hospital settings and reference laboratories tend to earn more than those in outpatient clinics or physician offices.
No. Illinois has no state licensure requirement for phlebotomists. Major Chicago-area hospital systems set their own certification requirements.
Generally, yes. Chicago-area hospitals tend to require national certification. Smaller downstate facilities may be more willing to hire candidates without prior certification and provide training.
Malcolm X College, Harper College, and Moraine Valley Community College are among the institutions offering phlebotomy certificate programs in the Chicago metro area.