CA · Redding · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Redding, CA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Redding area is $28.08 per hour ($58,400 a year), with the typical range running from $21.65 to $35.94. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Redding. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Redding. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Redding.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Redding

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Redding, CA

$21.80–$23.75/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 100423977456
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Who is hiring phlebotomists near Redding

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Quest Diagnostics2$25.01
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation1$30.43

Phlebotomist pay in Redding, 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 90 phlebotomists employed in the Redding metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.47).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.64$42,9302% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.65$45,0303% above U.S. median
Median$28.08$58,40034% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.94$74,76071% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.94$74,76071% above U.S. median

How Redding ranks

  • 4th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 1st of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Redding

  • Overall prices in Redding run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.08 median hour buys what $27.89 buys at the national price level, 33% 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 Redding paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,011
  • Per year: $50,544
  • Per month: $4,212

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

Travel assignment per diem in Redding

ItemFederal 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 Redding

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Redding, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding, CA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Patients' Hospital Of Redding
Redding, CA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Chico, CA63 mi$25.03/hr102,911
Yuba City, CA107 mi$26.66/hr69,148
Medford, OR125 mi$21.54/hr86,301
Lincoln, CA130 mi$25.15/hr56,268
Woodland, CA135 mi$25.15/hr62,983
Rocklin, CA136 mi$25.15/hr75,129

Phlebotomist jobs in California · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

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 Redding

Redding city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Redding, CA?

Phlebotomists in the Redding metro area have a median pay of $28.08 per hour, about $58,400 a year. The middle half earn between $21.65 and $35.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Redding ranks 1st of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Redding?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Redding. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Redding.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Redding 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 reportRedding, 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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