PermanentPosted yesterday
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$25.70–$25.70/ hour
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Phlebotomist jobs in Irvine, CA
Phlebotomists in the Irvine area earn a median of $27.34 per hour, about $56,870 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.78 and $29.01. That ranks 7th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 19th of 283 once local prices are factored in. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Irvine and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Irvine.
- $27.34median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $23–$29typical range per hour
- 4,380phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Phlebotomist roles near Irvine
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Phlebotomist (Downtown LA)
One Medical · Los Angeles, CA
$22.75–$24.75/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Phlebotomist (Downtown LA- Flex)
One Medical · Los Angeles, CA
$22.75–$24.75/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Montebello, CA
$25.80–$27.65/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Hawthorne, CA
$25.80–$27.65/ hour
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Huntington Beach, CA
$26.83–$26.83/ hour
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · West Covina, CA
$25.80–$27.65/ hour
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Glendale, CA
$24.00–$25.70/ hour
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · West Covina, CA
$24.00–$25.70/ hour
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Pasadena, CA
$25.80–$27.65/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Santa Ana, CA
$25.80–$27.65/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Pomona, CA
$25.80–$27.65/ hour
More open Phlebotomist roles in Irvine
1 more open role from employers in Irvine. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist
MemorialCare · Irvine, CA
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Named employers near Irvine, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring phlebotomists near Irvine
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | 8 | $26.73 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $26.27 |
| One Medical | 2 | $23.75 |
Phlebotomist pay in Irvine, CA
The metro median is 3% above the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 4,380 phlebotomists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.53 | $42,700 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.78 | $47,380 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Median | $27.34 | $56,870 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.01 | $60,340 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.52 | $63,480 | 45% above U.S. median |
How Irvine ranks
- 7th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 19th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Irvine
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.34 median hour buys what $24.07 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Irvine paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$984
- Per year: $49,212
- Per month: $4,101
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Irvine
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Irvine
CMS lists 1 hospital in Irvine. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Orthopedic Institute Irvine, CA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tustin, CA | 4 mi | $27.34/hr | 78,863 |
| Lake Forest, CA | 6 mi | $27.34/hr | 87,159 |
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 Irvine
Irvine city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Irvine, CA?
Phlebotomists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $27.34 per hour, about $56,870 a year. The middle half earn between $22.78 and $29.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Irvine a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 19th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in Irvine?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Irvine.
Do I need a California license to work in Irvine 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 Irvine?
The federal per diem benchmark in Irvine is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Irvine?
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportIrvine, 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
+ 52 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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