CT · New Haven · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in New Haven, CT

The median phlebotomist pay in the New Haven area is $22.38 per hour ($46,540 a year), with the typical range running from $20.78 to $24.83. That ranks 54th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 89th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in New Haven. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near New Haven.

More open Phlebotomist roles in New Haven

3 more open roles from employers in New Haven. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Per diemPosted today

Phlebotomist I

Yale New Haven Health · New Haven, CT

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  • AS NEEDED SRC Inpatient Phlebotomy Onsit
  • Req 92044
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Phlebotomist pay in New Haven, CT

The metro median is 1% above the Connecticut statewide median of $22.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 370 phlebotomists employed in the New Haven metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.46).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.63$38,75011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.78$43,2201% below U.S. median
Median$22.38$46,5407% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.83$51,65018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.97$58,18033% above U.S. median

How New Haven ranks

  • 54th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 89th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Connecticut 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.

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What your pay buys in New Haven

  • Overall prices in New Haven run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% above the U.S. average (index 124.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.38 median hour buys what $21.40 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 New Haven paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$806
  • Per year: $40,284
  • Per month: $3,357

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

Travel assignment per diem in New Haven

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,470
13-week assignment$19,110

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 Connecticut

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

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Prospect, CT

$21.60–$23.15/ hour
  • On-Call
  • Req 102003955472
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · West Hartford, CT

$21.60–$23.15/ hour
  • Regular Part-Time
  • Req 101753381376
New this week
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Middletown, CT

$23.20–$24.90/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101610787248
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Middletown, CT

$21.60–$23.15/ hour
  • Regular Part-Time
  • Req 101610787264
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Hamden, CT

$21.60–$23.15/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101610787312
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Phlebotomist II Territory

Quest Diagnostics · Trumbull, CT

$24.50–$26.25/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101455783392
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Hospitals in New Haven

CMS lists 2 hospitals in New Haven, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Connecticut Mental Health Center
New Haven, CT
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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 Haven, CT3 mi$22.24/hr55,379
Milford, CT9 mi$22.24/hr51,004
Bridgeport, CT16 mi$23.00/hr151,599
Meriden, CT17 mi$22.24/hr60,849
Waterbury, CT18 mi$22.95/hr115,908
Bristol, CT26 mi$22.24/hr62,195

Phlebotomist jobs in Connecticut · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Connecticut

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Connecticut state guide

Other healthcare roles in New Haven

New Haven city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in New Haven, CT?

Phlebotomists in the New Haven metro area have a median pay of $22.38 per hour, about $46,540 a year. The middle half earn between $20.78 and $24.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New Haven ranks 89th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in New Haven?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in New Haven, led by Yale-New Haven Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Haven as a phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut 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 New Haven?

The federal per diem benchmark in New Haven is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Quest DiagnosticsMiddletown, CT · 13 postings$22.38/ hr$22–$27
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
  • Premise HealthLewiston, ID · 4 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
  • Premise HealthMadison, WI · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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2What they are offering now

Low$22Median$22.38High$25

13 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Connecticut, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 13 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Phlebotomist IPermanent
    $21.60–$23.15/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Prospect, CT · posted today
  2. Phlebotomist IPermanent
    $21.60–$23.15/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · West Hartford, CT · posted 6 days ago

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