Healthcare Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Phlebotomist Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median phlebotomist salary in Aurora, IL is $37,374 per year, which is 3% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$37,374
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-1,156
Cost of Living
95%

Phlebotomist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level phlebotomist earns around $29,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $48,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$29,100
$-900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$37,830
$-1,170 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$48,500
$-1,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $28,130
25th Percentile $32,010
Median (50th) $37,374
75th Percentile $44,620
90th Percentile $50,440

Phlebotomist Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$42,383
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$41,998
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$33,521
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$32,365
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Phlebotomist in Aurora

Education

Most phlebotomist positions require a postsecondary nondegree award. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

VenipunctureSpecimen CollectionPatient InteractionSafety ProtocolsMedical TerminologyData Entry

Job Outlook

Nationally, phlebotomist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.