FL · Jacksonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Phlebotomists in the Jacksonville area earn a median of $18.32 per hour, about $38,100 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $21.34. That ranks 192nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 262nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Jacksonville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Jacksonville.

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Phlebotomist pay in Jacksonville, FL

The metro median is 1% below the Florida statewide median of $18.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 670 phlebotomists employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.19$35,76018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.64$36,69016% below U.S. median
Median$18.32$38,10013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.34$44,3902% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.21$46,2006% above U.S. median

How Jacksonville ranks

  • 192nd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 262nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 19 Florida 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 Jacksonville

  • Overall prices in Jacksonville run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.32 median hour buys what $18.42 buys at the national price level, 12% below 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 Jacksonville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$660
  • Per year: $32,976
  • Per month: $2,748
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Jacksonville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Jacksonville

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville, 4 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent's Southside
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Shands Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Nh Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
River Point Behavioral Health
Jacksonville, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Wekiva Springs
Jacksonville, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Palm Coast, FL61 mi$17.85/hr106,729
Gainesville, FL61 mi$19.87/hr148,720
Ocala, FL85 mi$17.97/hr70,251
Daytona Beach, FL86 mi$17.85/hr86,015
Port Orange, FL93 mi$17.85/hr66,556
Valdosta, GA103 mi$16.86/hr55,667

Phlebotomist jobs in Florida · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jacksonville

Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Jacksonville, FL?

Phlebotomists in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $18.32 per hour, about $38,100 a year. The middle half earn between $17.64 and $21.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Jacksonville ranks 262nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 192nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Jacksonville?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Jacksonville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Jacksonville.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Jacksonville as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Jacksonville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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

  • Mayo ClinicJacksonville, FL · 2 postings$21.96/ hr$20–$24
  • Innovative Transfusion Medicine IncCoral Springs, FL · 1 wage offer$16.98/ hr$17–$17
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
  • Premise HealthLewiston, ID · 4 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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2What they are offering now

Low$19Median$21.96High$24

3 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Florida, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Lab Service Tech-Phlebotomist (FT All OP Sites)Permanent
    $20.00–$23.93/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Jacksonville, FL · posted 3 days ago
  2. Lab Service Tech - Phlebotomist (Part Time Evenings)Permanent
    $20.00–$23.93/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Jacksonville, FL · posted 13 days ago

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