HI · Honolulu · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Honolulu, HI

Phlebotomists in Hawaii earn a median of $21.88 per hour, about $45,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $23.49. That is 4% above the U.S. median of $20.99 per hour. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Honolulu. The free report below lists employers near Honolulu and what they pay.

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Phlebotomist pay in Honolulu, HI

Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 430 phlebotomists employed in Hawaii.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.62$40,8107% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.88$45,5104% above U.S. median
Median$21.88$45,5104% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.49$48,86012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.44$59,16035% above U.S. median

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 Honolulu

  • Overall prices in Urban Honolulu run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% above the U.S. average (index 135.5).

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 Honolulu paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$788
  • Per year: $39,384
  • Per month: $3,282

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

Travel assignment per diem in Honolulu

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 Honolulu

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Honolulu, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kuakini Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Straub Clinic And Hospital
Honolulu, HI
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
The Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children
Honolulu, HI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Shriners Hospital For Children
Honolulu, HI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter)
Honolulu, HI
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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

License and tax basics in Hawaii

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

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

Hawaii state guide

Other healthcare roles in Honolulu

Honolulu city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Honolulu, HI?

Phlebotomists in Hawaii have a median pay of $21.88 per hour, about $45,510 a year. The middle half earn between $21.88 and $23.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Honolulu?

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

Do I need a Hawaii license to work in Honolulu as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Honolulu 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.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Honolulu?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Sonic HealthcareHonolulu, HI · 3 postings$20.73/ hr$20–$22
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$20.73High$22

3 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Hawaii, 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. Phlebotomist, Float - Straub Benioff Medical Clinics & Urgent CaresPermanent
    $19.74–$21.71/ hour
    Sonic Healthcare · Honolulu, HI · posted 11 days ago
  2. Phlebotomist, Float (No Experience needed) - Hale Pawaa Patient Service CenterPermanent
    $19.74–$21.71/ hour
    Sonic Healthcare · Honolulu, HI · posted 29 days ago

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