CA · Fresno · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Fresno, CA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Fresno area is $23.16 per hour ($48,160 a year), with the typical range running from $21.21 to $26.35. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Fresno. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Fresno. The free report below lists employers near Fresno and what they pay.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Fresno

PermanentPosted 24 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Fresno, CA

$21.80–$23.75/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 98412447552
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Phlebotomist pay in Fresno, CA

The metro median is 13% below the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 420 phlebotomists employed in the Fresno metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.92$39,35010% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.21$44,1201% above U.S. median
Median$23.16$48,16010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.35$54,81026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.32$58,91035% above U.S. median

How Fresno ranks

  • 29th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 46th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 20th 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 Fresno

  • Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.16 median hour buys what $22.67 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Fresno paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$834
  • Per year: $41,688
  • Per month: $3,474

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

Travel assignment per diem in Fresno

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$129
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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 Fresno

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Fresno, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fresno Va Medical Center (Va Central California Healthcare System)
Fresno, CA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fresno
Fresno, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Fresno Surgical Hospital
Fresno, CA
Acute careFor-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
Clovis, CA7 mi$23.16/hr127,993
Madera, CA21 mi$23.16/hr69,094
Hanford, CA32 mi$26.66/hr60,594
Visalia, CA41 mi$23.51/hr146,271
Tulare, CA47 mi$23.51/hr72,601
Merced, CA52 mi$23.90/hr96,073

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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 Fresno

Fresno city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Fresno, CA?

Phlebotomists in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $23.16 per hour, about $48,160 a year. The middle half earn between $21.21 and $26.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Fresno ranks 46th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Fresno?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Fresno. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fresno.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Fresno is $129 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportFresno, 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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