FL · Tallahassee · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Phlebotomists in the Tallahassee area earn a median of $17.53 per hour, about $36,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.63 and $20.10. That ranks 245th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 253rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tallahassee.

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

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MS/Phlebotomist

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare · Tallahassee, FL

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Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare · Tallahassee, FL

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Phlebotomist pay in Tallahassee, FL

The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $18.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 160 phlebotomists employed in the Tallahassee metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.91$33,09024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.63$34,59021% below U.S. median
Median$17.53$36,46016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.10$41,8104% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.27$44,2401% above U.S. median

How Tallahassee ranks

  • 245th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 253rd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 19th 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 Tallahassee

  • Overall prices in Tallahassee run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.53 median hour buys what $18.67 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Tallahassee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$631
  • Per year: $31,554
  • Per month: $2,630
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Tallahassee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$121
Meals and incidentals per day$80
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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Florida

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Hospitals in Tallahassee

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Capital Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Eastside Psychiatric Hospital
Tallahassee, 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
Valdosta, GA64 mi$16.86/hr55,667
Albany, GA78 mi$16.98/hr66,705
Dothan, AL87 mi$15.84/hr71,650
Gainesville, FL126 mi$19.87/hr148,720
Columbus, GA147 mi$17.74/hr201,830
Warner Robins, GA152 mi$19.32/hr86,199

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 Tallahassee

Tallahassee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Tallahassee, FL?

Phlebotomists in the Tallahassee metro area have a median pay of $17.53 per hour, about $36,460 a year. The middle half earn between $16.63 and $20.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tallahassee ranks 253rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 245th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Tallahassee?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, led by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Tallahassee is $121 a night for lodging and $80 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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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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