CA · Sacramento · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Sacramento, CA

Phlebotomists in the Sacramento area earn a median of $25.15 per hour, about $52,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $28.87. That ranks 12th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 26th of 283 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Sacramento. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sacramento.

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Phlebotomist pay in Sacramento, CA

The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 830 phlebotomists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.08$39,6909% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.60$47,0108% above U.S. median
Median$25.15$52,31020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.87$60,05038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$36.57$76,07074% above U.S. median

How Sacramento ranks

  • 12th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 26th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Sacramento

  • Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.15 median hour buys what $23.58 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.

Estimate your Sacramento paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$905
  • Per year: $45,270
  • Per month: $3,772

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

Travel assignment per diem in Sacramento

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$150
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,652
13-week assignment$21,476

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 Sacramento

CMS lists 10 hospitals in Sacramento, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hosp So Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospitals For Children Northern Calif
Sacramento, CA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc
Sacramento, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Sacramento, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes
Sutter Center For Psychiatry
Sacramento, CA
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
West Sacramento, CA4 mi$25.15/hr55,991
Elk Grove, CA11 mi$25.15/hr182,797
Vacaville, CA31 mi$24.03/hr103,994
Lodi, CA32 mi$25.72/hr68,642

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 Sacramento

Sacramento city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Sacramento, CA?

Phlebotomists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $25.15 per hour, about $52,310 a year. The middle half earn between $22.60 and $28.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 26th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Sacramento?

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

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Sacramento is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportSacramento, 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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