AR · North Little Rock · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in North Little Rock, AR

Pay for phlebotomists in the North Little Rock area centers on $18.42 per hour, or about $38,320 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.90 and the upper quarter over $18.67. That ranks 189th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 127th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in North Little Rock. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near North Little Rock.

Phlebotomist pay in North Little Rock, AR

The metro median is 4% above the Arkansas statewide median of $17.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 470 phlebotomists employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.93$33,13024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.90$35,15019% below U.S. median
Median$18.42$38,32012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.67$38,83011% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.24$44,1801% above U.S. median

How North Little Rock ranks

  • 189th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 127th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Arkansas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in North Little Rock

  • Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.42 median hour buys what $20.61 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$663
  • Per year: $33,156
  • Per month: $2,763

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in North Little Rock

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel phlebotomist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in North Little Rock

CMS lists 2 hospitals in North Little Rock, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Bridgeway Hospital
North Little Rock, AR
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Little Rock, AR8 mi$18.42/hr204,774
Conway, AR24 mi$18.42/hr70,711
Jonesboro, AR113 mi$18.38/hr82,384
Fort Smith, AR127 mi$16.41/hr90,507
Southaven, MS129 mi$18.56/hr57,493
Memphis, TN130 mi$18.56/hr610,919

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License and tax basics in Arkansas

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arkansas state guide

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in North Little Rock, AR?

Phlebotomists in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $18.42 per hour, about $38,320 a year. The middle half earn between $16.90 and $18.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is North Little Rock a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 127th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in North Little Rock?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in North Little Rock, led by Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in North Little Rock as a phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in North Little Rock?

The federal per diem benchmark in North Little Rock is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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  • Premise HealthMadison, WI · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
  • Premise HealthDewitt, IA · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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