Medical lab tech programs in Illinois
Looking for medical lab technician schools in Illinois? There are 12, including 10 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Medical lab technicians in Illinois earn a median $71,950 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 10
- Median pay in IL
- $71,950
12 medical lab technician schools
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Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Quincy, IL · Private
- Medical lab technician
- Medical billing & coding
- Radiologic technologist
- +1
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Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Public
- Medical lab technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL · Private
- Medical lab technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
What medical lab technicians earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical lab technician salary in IllinoisHow to become a medical lab technician
- Median pay
- $71,950
- $34.59 an hour
- Typical range
- $44,980–$99,970
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 10,330
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.7%
- 20,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many medical lab technician schools are in Illinois?
We list 12 schools in Illinois with medical lab technician programs: 10 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Quincy, Belleville, Canton, Elgin, and East Peoria.
Are there community college medical lab technician programs in Illinois?
Yes. 10 public colleges in Illinois offer medical lab technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does medical lab technician school cost in Illinois?
Among the 11 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,415 to $21,601. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do medical lab technicians make in Illinois?
The median pay for medical lab technicians in Illinois is $71,950 a year, and most earn between $44,980 and $99,970, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a medical lab technician school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Medical lab tech programs in other states
- Texas (21)
- North Carolina (16)
- Ohio (15)
- California (12)
- Kentucky (12)
- Wisconsin (12)
- Virginia (11)
- Florida (10)
- Georgia (10)
- Minnesota (10)
- Pennsylvania (10)
- South Carolina (9)
- Tennessee (9)
- Mississippi (8)
- Missouri (8)
- New York (8)