CA · Paramount · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Paramount, CA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Paramount area is $27.34 per hour ($56,870 a year), with the typical range running from $22.78 to $29.01. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Paramount and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 85 hospitals in the Paramount metro area. The free report below lists employers near Paramount and what they pay.

Open Phlebotomist roles near Paramount

Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Montebello, CA

$25.80–$27.65/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101632872432
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Glendale, CA

$24.00–$25.70/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101268413360
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · West Covina, CA

$24.00–$25.70/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101268413632
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Santa Ana, CA

$25.80–$27.65/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101048298752
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Who is hiring phlebotomists near Paramount

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Quest Diagnostics8$26.73
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation2$26.27
One Medical2$23.75

Phlebotomist pay in Paramount, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.53$42,7002% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.78$47,3809% above U.S. median
Median$27.34$56,87030% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.01$60,34038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$30.52$63,48045% above U.S. median

How Paramount 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 Paramount

  • 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 Paramount 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 Paramount

ItemFederal 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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Keck Hospital Of Usc
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance
Torrance, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Providence Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital
Santa Monica, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Bellflower, CA2 mi$27.34/hr75,716
Lynwood, CA3 mi$27.34/hr63,596

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Paramount

Paramount city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Paramount, 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 Paramount 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 Paramount?

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 Paramount.

Do I need a California license to work in Paramount 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 Paramount?

The federal per diem benchmark in Paramount 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 reportParamount, 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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