CA · Mountain View · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Mountain View, CA

Pay for phlebotomists in the Mountain View area centers on $29.23 per hour, or about $60,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.67 and the upper quarter over $36.47. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Mountain View. That ranks 2nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 3rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Mountain View.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Mountain View

PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Phlebotomist II Territory

Quest Diagnostics · Mountain View, CA

$28.85–$34.40/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 98152636368
Top 25% pay
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Phlebotomist pay in Mountain View, CA

The metro median is 10% above the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 460 phlebotomists employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.45).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.34$48,55011% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.67$55,47027% above U.S. median
Median$29.23$60,81039% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.47$75,86074% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.60$92,770112% above U.S. median

How Mountain View ranks

  • 2nd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 3rd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Mountain View

  • Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.23 median hour buys what $26.47 buys at the national price level, 26% 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 Mountain View paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,052
  • Per year: $52,614
  • Per month: $4,384

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Mountain View

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$192
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,988
13-week assignment$25,844

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 Mountain View

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
El Camino Health
Mountain View, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 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
Sunnyvale, CA3 mi$29.23/hr156,792
Palo Alto, CA4 mi$29.23/hr67,658
Fremont, CA10 mi$28.78/hr228,192
Redwood City, CA11 mi$28.78/hr82,982
Union City, CA14 mi$28.78/hr66,196
Hayward, CA16 mi$28.78/hr158,440

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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 Mountain View

Mountain View city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Mountain View, CA?

Phlebotomists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $29.23 per hour, about $60,810 a year. The middle half earn between $26.67 and $36.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 3rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 2nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Mountain View?

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

Do I need a California license to work in Mountain View 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 Mountain View?

The federal per diem benchmark in Mountain View is $192 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,988 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportMountain View, 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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