CA · Petaluma · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Petaluma, CA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Petaluma area is $28.02 per hour ($58,270 a year), with the typical range running from $23.14 to $30.06. That ranks 5th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 4th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Petaluma. The free report below lists employers near Petaluma and what they pay.

Phlebotomist pay in Petaluma, CA

The metro median is 5% above the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 120 phlebotomists employed in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.31$46,4006% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.14$48,13010% above U.S. median
Median$28.02$58,27033% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.06$62,52043% above U.S. median
Top 10%$33.72$70,14061% above U.S. median

How Petaluma ranks

  • 5th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 4th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Petaluma

  • Overall prices in Santa Rosa-Petaluma run 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% above the U.S. average (index 139.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.02 median hour buys what $26.00 buys at the national price level, 24% 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$1,009
  • Per year: $50,436
  • Per month: $4,203

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Petaluma

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$157
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,701
13-week assignment$22,113

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

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Petaluma as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Millbrae, CA

$27.00–$29.45/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101079593696
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Fallbrook, CA

$25.80–$27.65/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101995320448
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist II Territory

Quest Diagnostics · Temecula, CA

$25.80–$27.65/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 102047063104
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Beaumont, CA

$24.00–$25.70/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 102047063040
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Grass Valley, CA

$22.20–$24.55/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 102003954800
New this week
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Hospitals in Petaluma

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Petaluma Valley Hospital
Petaluma, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Novato, CA12 mi$28.78/hr52,311
Santa Rosa, CA15 mi$28.02/hr177,524
Napa, CA18 mi$26.66/hr76,921
San Rafael, CA19 mi$28.78/hr59,961
Vallejo, CA22 mi$24.03/hr123,475
Richmond, CA25 mi$28.78/hr115,353

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 Petaluma

Petaluma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Petaluma, CA?

Phlebotomists in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area have a median pay of $28.02 per hour, about $58,270 a year. The middle half earn between $23.14 and $30.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Santa Rosa-Petaluma ranks 4th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 5th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Petaluma?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Petaluma, led by Petaluma Valley Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Petaluma is $157 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,701 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportPetaluma, 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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