DE · Wilmington · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Wilmington, DE

Phlebotomists in the Wilmington area earn a median of $21.83 per hour, about $45,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.65 and $23.73. That ranks 72nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 95th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Wilmington.

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Phlebotomist - IOP

Labcorp · Wilmington, DE

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Labcorp · Wilmington, DE

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Phlebotomist pay in Wilmington, DE

The metro median is 2% below the Delaware statewide median of $22.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 2,620 phlebotomists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.93$37,29015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.65$38,79011% below U.S. median
Median$21.83$45,4004% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.73$49,36013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.41$54,93026% above U.S. median

How Wilmington ranks

  • 72nd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 95th of 283 after adjusting for local prices

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 Wilmington

  • Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.83 median hour buys what $21.29 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Wilmington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$786
  • Per year: $39,294
  • Per month: $3,274

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

Travel assignment per diem in Wilmington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$127
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,407
13-week assignment$18,291

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 Wilmington

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wilmington Va Medical Center
Wilmington, DE
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital
Wilmington, DE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, DE
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Camden, NJ27 mi$21.83/hr71,749
Philadelphia, PA28 mi$21.83/hr1,573,916
Vineland, NJ34 mi$22.60/hr62,070
Lancaster, PA46 mi$18.63/hr58,441
Reading, PA47 mi$21.33/hr96,000
Trenton, NJ53 mi$23.23/hr91,193

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Phlebotomist salary in Delaware

License and tax basics in Delaware

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

Delaware 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 Wilmington, DE?

Phlebotomists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $21.83 per hour, about $45,400 a year. The middle half earn between $18.65 and $23.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 95th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Wilmington?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wilmington, led by Wilmington Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Delaware license to work in Wilmington as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Wilmington is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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  • 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
  • Premise HealthDewitt, IA · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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