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Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Millbrae, CA
$27.00–$29.45/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Phlebotomist jobs in Oxnard, CA
Pay for phlebotomists in the Oxnard area centers on $26.01 per hour, or about $54,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.17 and the upper quarter over $28.13. That ranks 9th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 29th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Oxnard. The free report below lists employers near Oxnard and what they pay.
- $26.01median pay per hour, Oxnard
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 190phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 111cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Phlebotomist pay in Oxnard, CA
The metro median is 2% below the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 190 phlebotomists employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.44 | $40,440 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.17 | $46,110 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Median | $26.01 | $54,090 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.13 | $58,510 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.04 | $62,480 | 43% above U.S. median |
How Oxnard ranks
- 9th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 29th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Oxnard
- Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $26.01 median hour buys what $23.53 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$936
- Per year: $46,818
- Per month: $3,902
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Oxnard
| 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).
Open Phlebotomist roles in California
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Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Selma, CA
$26.05–$28.45/ hour
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Quest Diagnostics · Temecula, CA
$25.80–$27.65/ hour
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Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Beaumont, CA
$24.00–$25.70/ hour
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Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Grass Valley, CA
$22.20–$24.55/ hour
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Hospitals in Oxnard
CMS lists 1 hospital in Oxnard, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Regional Medical Center Oxnard, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Buenaventura, CA | 5 mi | $26.01/hr | 109,831 |
| Camarillo, CA | 10 mi | $26.01/hr | 69,881 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 32 mi | $29.50/hr | 87,291 |
| Santa Monica, CA | 43 mi | $27.34/hr | 90,729 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 43 mi | $27.34/hr | 229,159 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 47 mi | $27.34/hr | 3,878,704 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Oxnard, CA?
Phlebotomists in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $26.01 per hour, about $54,090 a year. The middle half earn between $22.17 and $28.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Oxnard a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 29th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 9th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Where do phlebotomists work in Oxnard?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Oxnard, led by St Johns Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Oxnard 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 Oxnard?
The federal per diem benchmark in Oxnard 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.
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportOxnard, 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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