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Certified Phlebotomy Tech - SRS Downtown - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
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Phlebotomist jobs in Chula Vista, CA
The median phlebotomist pay in the Chula Vista area is $25.75 per hour ($53,570 a year), with the typical range running from $22.38 to $29.03. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Chula Vista and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chula Vista. The free report below lists employers near Chula Vista and what they pay.
- $25.75median pay per hour, San Diego
- $22–$29typical range per hour
- 1,520phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 3% below the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 1,520 phlebotomists employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.43 | $42,490 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.38 | $46,550 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $25.75 | $53,570 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.03 | $60,380 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.59 | $71,950 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Chula Vista ranks
- 10th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 36th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th of 21 California 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 Chula Vista
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.75 median hour buys what $23.01 buys at the national price level, 10% above 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.
Estimate your Chula Vista paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$927
- Per year: $46,350
- Per month: $3,862
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chula Vista
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
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. 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 Chula Vista
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chula Vista, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| National City, CA | 5 mi | $25.75/hr | 58,460 |
| La Mesa, CA | 10 mi | $25.75/hr | 60,767 |
| Temecula, CA | 60 mi | $24.28/hr | 112,431 |
Phlebotomist jobs in California · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Chula Vista
Chula Vista city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Chula Vista, CA?
Phlebotomists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $25.75 per hour, about $53,570 a year. The middle half earn between $22.38 and $29.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chula Vista a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 36th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in Chula Vista?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chula Vista.
Do I need a California license to work in Chula Vista as a phlebotomist?
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Chula Vista?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chula Vista is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportChula Vista, CA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Quest DiagnosticsGrass Valley, CA · 40 postings$26.73/ hr$22–$34
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationInglewood, CA · 4 postings$26.41/ hr$24–$35
- One MedicalLos Angeles, CA · 4 postings$25.50/ hr$23–$28
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$22Median$26.73High$29
54 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in California, 49 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 54 Phlebotomist roles
- Phlebotomist IPermanent$27.00–$29.45/ hour
- Phlebotomist II TerritoryPermanent$26.05–$28.45/ hour
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