PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Phlebotomist
CommonSpirit Health · Merced, CA
$25.00–$33.23/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Phlebotomist jobs in Merced, CA
Pay for phlebotomists in the Merced area centers on $23.90 per hour, or about $49,710 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.53 and the upper quarter over $29.02. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Merced. That ranks 17th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 15th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Merced.
- $23.90median pay per hour, Merced
- $23–$29typical range per hour
- 90phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Phlebotomist roles in Merced
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Merced, CA
$21.80–$23.75/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $29.11 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 1 | $22.77 |
Phlebotomist pay in Merced, CA
The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 90 phlebotomists employed in the Merced metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.32).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.32 | $40,190 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.53 | $46,860 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.90 | $49,710 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.02 | $60,360 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.70 | $70,100 | 61% above U.S. median |
How Merced ranks
- 17th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 15th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th 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 Merced
- Overall prices in Merced run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.90 median hour buys what $24.32 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Merced paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$860
- Per year: $43,020
- Per month: $3,585
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Merced metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Merced
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Merced
CMS lists 1 hospital in Merced, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center Merced, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock, CA | 25 mi | $23.56/hr | 72,888 |
| Madera, CA | 32 mi | $23.16/hr | 69,094 |
| Modesto, CA | 37 mi | $23.56/hr | 220,592 |
| Fresno, CA | 52 mi | $23.16/hr | 550,105 |
| Manteca, CA | 53 mi | $25.72/hr | 94,292 |
| Clovis, CA | 55 mi | $23.16/hr | 127,993 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Merced, CA?
Phlebotomists in the Merced metro area have a median pay of $23.90 per hour, about $49,710 a year. The middle half earn between $22.53 and $29.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Merced a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Merced ranks 15th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 17th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in Merced?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Merced. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Merced.
Do I need a California license to work in Merced 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 Merced?
The federal per diem benchmark in Merced is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportMerced, 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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