FL · Melbourne · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Melbourne, FL

The median phlebotomist pay in the Melbourne area is $17.95 per hour ($37,340 a year), with the typical range running from $17.18 to $20.06. That ranks 217th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 276th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne. The free report below lists employers near Melbourne and what they pay.

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

Phlebotomist pay in Melbourne, FL

The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $18.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 280 phlebotomists employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.71$34,76020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.18$35,73018% below U.S. median
Median$17.95$37,34014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.06$41,7204% below U.S. median
Top 10%$22.53$46,8607% above U.S. median

How Melbourne ranks

  • 217th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 276th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 16th 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.

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What your pay buys in Melbourne

  • Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.95 median hour buys what $17.95 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Melbourne paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$646
  • Per year: $32,310
  • Per month: $2,692
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Melbourne

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$173
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,729
13-week assignment$22,477

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 Florida

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Hospitals in Melbourne

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Viera Hospital
Melbourne, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Circles Of Care, Inc
Melbourne, FL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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 Bay, FL11 mi$17.95/hr142,023
St. Cloud, FL39 mi$18.63/hr71,036
Orlando, FL42 mi$18.63/hr334,854
Kissimmee, FL48 mi$18.63/hr84,756
Fort Pierce, FL51 mi$19.00/hr50,805
Port St. Lucie, FL60 mi$19.00/hr258,575

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 Melbourne

Melbourne city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Melbourne, FL?

Phlebotomists in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $17.95 per hour, about $37,340 a year. The middle half earn between $17.18 and $20.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 276th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 217th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Melbourne?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne, led by Viera Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

The federal per diem benchmark in Melbourne is $173 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,729 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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