CA · Davis · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Davis, CA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Davis area is $25.15 per hour ($52,310 a year), with the typical range running from $22.60 to $28.87. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Davis and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Davis. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Davis.

Open Phlebotomist roles near Davis

Roles in other cities of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Folsom, CA

$22.20–$24.55/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101710876832
New this week
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Lincoln, CA

$22.20–$24.55/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101095691760
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Elk Grove, CA

$22.20–$24.55/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101095691904
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Phlebotomist pay in Davis, CA

The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 830 phlebotomists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.08$39,6909% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.60$47,0108% above U.S. median
Median$25.15$52,31020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.87$60,05038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$36.57$76,07074% above U.S. median

How Davis ranks

  • 12th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 26th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Davis

  • Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.15 median hour buys what $23.58 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Davis paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$905
  • Per year: $45,270
  • Per month: $3,772

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Davis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$142
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,554
13-week assignment$20,202

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 Davis

CMS lists 1 hospital in Davis, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Davis Hospital
Davis, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Woodland, CA8 mi$25.15/hr62,983
West Sacramento, CA10 mi$25.15/hr55,991
Vacaville, CA18 mi$24.03/hr103,994
Fairfield, CA26 mi$24.03/hr122,646

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Phlebotomist salary in California

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Davis

Davis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Davis, CA?

Phlebotomists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $25.15 per hour, about $52,310 a year. The middle half earn between $22.60 and $28.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Davis a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 26th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Davis?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Davis.

Do I need a California license to work in Davis 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 Davis?

The federal per diem benchmark in Davis is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportDavis, 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

  1. Phlebotomist IPermanent
    $27.00–$29.45/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Millbrae, CA · posted today
  2. Phlebotomist II TerritoryPermanent
    $26.05–$28.45/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Selma, CA · posted today

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