PermanentPosted yesterday
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$25.70–$25.70/ hour
New this week
Phlebotomist jobs in Lake Forest, CA
Phlebotomists in the Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Lake Forest and what they pay.
- $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 Lake Forest
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
New this week
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
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Named employers near Lake Forest, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring phlebotomists near Lake Forest
| 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest
- 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest
| 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 the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area
CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, 27 of the 66 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center Anaheim, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo, CA | 3 mi | $27.34/hr | 91,601 |
| Irvine, CA | 6 mi | $27.34/hr | 318,683 |
| Corona, CA | 16 mi | $24.28/hr | 161,540 |
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 Lake Forest
Lake Forest city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest.
Do I need a California license to work in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportLake Forest, 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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