PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · San Francisco, CA
$27.00–$29.45/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Phlebotomist jobs in San Mateo, CA
Phlebotomists in the San Mateo area earn a median of $28.78 per hour, about $59,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.18 and $32.92. That ranks 3rd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 8th of 283 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for San Mateo and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Mateo.
- $28.78median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $24–$33typical range per hour
- 1,350phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Phlebotomist roles near San Mateo
Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Daly City, CA
$27.00–$29.45/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Fremont, CA
$27.00–$29.45/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Phlebotomist / Administrative Assistant (Inner Sunset)
One Medical · San Francisco, CA
$26.25–$28.25/ hour
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · San Francisco, CA
$29.60–$32.19/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Phlebotomist / Administrative Assistant (West Portal)
One Medical · San Francisco, CA
$26.25–$28.25/ hour
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Named employers near San Mateo, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring phlebotomists near San Mateo
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | 4 | $28.23 |
| One Medical | 2 | $27.25 |
Phlebotomist pay in San Mateo, CA
The metro median is 8% above the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 1,350 phlebotomists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.62).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.14 | $46,050 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.18 | $50,290 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Median | $28.78 | $59,850 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.92 | $68,470 | 57% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.29 | $71,320 | 63% above U.S. median |
How San Mateo ranks
- 3rd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 8th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 San Mateo
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.78 median hour buys what $24.89 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 San Mateo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,036
- Per year: $51,804
- Per month: $4,317
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Mateo
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $183 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,883 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,479 |
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 San Mateo
CMS lists 1 hospital in San Mateo. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Medical Center San Mateo, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City, CA | 6 mi | $28.78/hr | 82,982 |
| South San Francisco, CA | 7 mi | $28.78/hr | 64,660 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 15 mi | $29.23/hr | 67,658 |
| Mountain View, CA | 17 mi | $29.23/hr | 87,316 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 20 mi | $29.23/hr | 156,792 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in San Mateo
San Mateo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in San Mateo, CA?
Phlebotomists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $28.78 per hour, about $59,850 a year. The middle half earn between $24.18 and $32.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Mateo a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 8th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in San Mateo?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Mateo.
Do I need a California license to work in San Mateo 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 San Mateo?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Mateo is $183 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,883 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in San Mateo?
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportSan Mateo, 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
+ 52 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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