Phlebotomists Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $39,620 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.05
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $47,090
Employed locally 290
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $37,430
    50th (median)
    $39,620
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $47,090

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 60% Median Phlebotomists salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Phlebotomists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Napa, CA $59,840
    Redding, CA $58,400

    Nearby metros — Phlebotomists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $52,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,000
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,750
    Billings, MT $46,460

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,770
    Nursing Assistants $38,960
    Medical Assistants $44,380
    Dental Assistants $44,670
    Massage Therapists $59,760
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Rockford, IL is $19.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.21 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Rockford, IL is 9.3% below the national median of $43,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Phlebotomists in Rockford?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,430.