Chicago Phlebotomy Classes & Courses
Chicago – the Windy City – is the largest and most populous city in Illinois, and the third most populous in the US. It's a major hub where there is plenty of opportunity to work in the medical profession, especially if you're entering a career in phlebotomy.
Here, we present all the information you need to train in phlebotomy and find relevant work in Chicago. Learn more about phlebotomy programs, salaries, and job opportunities in the Chicago area.
Phlebotomy Training Programs in Chicago
Considering studying phlebotomy in Chicago? Here are your education and training options in the city:
Chicago State University
Location: Chicago, IL 60628
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Location: Chicago, IL 60612
Mentorship Institute
Location: Chicago, IL 60642
Youth Connection Charter School
Location: Chicago, IL 60616
Chicago Phlebotomy Jobs by the Numbers
Current data seems to suggest that Chicago's population is 2.7m as of 2019. The wider Metropolitan Statistical Area is around 9.4m, while the Combined Statistical Area is around 10m.
It's huge population and status as the country's third-largest city means there are many opportunities for phlebotomy work. BLS data recorded 3,970 phlebotomists in Chicago alone, while the state total was 5,070.
The last BLS report (released in 2019) projects a 17.7% increase in demand for phlebotomists. This is three times the national average of all jobs (currently 7%).
Phlebotomy Careers and Employers in Chicago
With such a large population, there is plenty of work around. The following organizations represent a sample available range including frontline health, blood banks, medical logistics, reproductive health, and preventive health, among others:
- Advocate Aurora Health
- Fertility Centers of Illinois
- Northwestern University
- Northwest Medicines
- OSF Healthcare
- Rush University Medical Center
- Alverno Labs
Phlebotomist Salaries in Chicago
The following reputable employment websites report the expected salaries for phlebotomists in Chicago:
Area | BLS Annual Salary | Salary.com Hourly | Payscale.com Hourly | Glassdoor.com Hourly |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago | $37,190.00 | $18.16/hr | $17.18/hr | $17.10/hr |
Other Phlebotomy Schools Nearby
Cicero
Morton College
Location: Cicero, IL 60804
Des Plaines
Oakton College - Des Plaines Campus
Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016
Matteson
Prairie State College
Location: Matteson, IL 60443
Naperville
Benedictine University
Location: Naperville, IL 60563
Palatine
William Rainey Harper College
Location: Palatine, IL 60067
Palos Hills
Moraine Valley Community College
Location: Palos Hills, IL 60465
River Grove
Triton College
Location: River Grove, IL 60171
Skokie
Oakton College - Skokie Campus
Location: Skokie, IL 60077
South Holland
South Suburban College
Location: South Holland, IL 60473
University Park
Governors State University
Location: University Park, IL 60484
See all cities in Illinois that offer phlebotomy training schools and courses.
- Aurora, IL 13 schools
- Chicago, IL 15 schools