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Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Millbrae, CA
$27.00–$29.45/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Phlebotomist jobs in Tulare, CA
The median phlebotomist pay in the Tulare area is $23.51 per hour ($48,900 a year), with the typical range running from $22.11 to $26.79. That ranks 20th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 27th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Tulare. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tulare.
- $23.51median pay per hour, Visalia
- $22–$27typical range per hour
- 110phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Phlebotomist pay in Tulare, CA
The metro median is 12% below the California statewide median of $26.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 110 phlebotomists employed in the Visalia metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.87 | $39,250 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.11 | $45,990 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.51 | $48,900 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.79 | $55,720 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.82 | $57,870 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Tulare ranks
- 20th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 27th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 19th 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 Tulare
- Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.51 median hour buys what $23.55 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$846
- Per year: $42,318
- Per month: $3,526
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Visalia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tulare
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Tulare as they open.
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Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Selma, CA
$26.05–$28.45/ hour
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Quest Diagnostics · Temecula, CA
$25.80–$27.65/ hour
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Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Beaumont, CA
$24.00–$25.70/ hour
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Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Grass Valley, CA
$22.20–$24.55/ hour
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Hospitals in Tulare
CMS lists 1 hospital in Tulare, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 9 mi | $23.51/hr | 146,271 |
| Porterville, CA | 20 mi | $23.51/hr | 63,517 |
| Hanford, CA | 20 mi | $26.66/hr | 60,594 |
| Delano, CA | 30 mi | $22.43/hr | 53,198 |
| Clovis, CA | 47 mi | $23.16/hr | 127,993 |
| Fresno, CA | 47 mi | $23.16/hr | 550,105 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Tulare, CA?
Phlebotomists in the Visalia metro area have a median pay of $23.51 per hour, about $48,900 a year. The middle half earn between $22.11 and $26.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tulare a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Visalia ranks 27th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 20th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do phlebotomists work in Tulare?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Tulare, led by Adventist Health Tulare. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Tulare 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 Tulare?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tulare is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportTulare, 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
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