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Phlebotomist jobs in Atlanta, GA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Atlanta area is $22.49 per hour ($46,770 a year), with the typical range running from $19.63 to $23.70. That ranks 48th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 52nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Atlanta.

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Phlebotomist pay in Atlanta, GA

The metro median is 8% above the Georgia statewide median of $20.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 2,850 phlebotomists employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.95$37,34014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.63$40,8306% below U.S. median
Median$22.49$46,7707% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.70$49,30013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.26$56,70030% above U.S. median

How Atlanta ranks

  • 48th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 52nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 12 Georgia 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 Atlanta

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.49 median hour buys what $22.48 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Atlanta paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$810
  • Per year: $40,482
  • Per month: $3,374

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

Travel assignment per diem in Atlanta

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

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 Atlanta

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Athur M Blank Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
Atlanta, GA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Brookhaven, GA8 mi$22.49/hr59,370
Smyrna, GA9 mi$22.49/hr57,177
Athens, GA62 mi$18.12/hr128,691

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License and tax basics in Georgia

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

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

Georgia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Atlanta

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Atlanta, GA?

Phlebotomists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $22.49 per hour, about $46,770 a year. The middle half earn between $19.63 and $23.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 52nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 48th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Atlanta?

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, led by Emory University Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Atlanta as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Atlanta is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 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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