ID · Meridian · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Meridian, ID

The median phlebotomist pay in the Meridian area is $20.78 per hour ($43,230 a year), with the typical range running from $18.23 to $21.64. That ranks 95th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 103rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Meridian. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Meridian.

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Labcorp · Meridian, ID

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Phlebotomist pay in Meridian, ID

The metro median is 9% above the Idaho statewide median of $19.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 220 phlebotomists employed in the Boise City metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.39$36,17017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.23$37,92013% below U.S. median
Median$20.78$43,2301% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.64$45,0103% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.46$48,80012% above U.S. median

How Meridian ranks

  • 95th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 103rd of 283 after adjusting for local prices

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 Meridian

  • Overall prices in Boise City run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.78 median hour buys what $21.12 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Meridian paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$748
  • Per year: $37,404
  • Per month: $3,117

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

Travel assignment per diem in Meridian

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$177
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,841
13-week assignment$23,933

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).

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Hospitals in Meridian

CMS lists 1 hospital in Meridian. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
Meridian, ID
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
Nampa, ID8 mi$20.78/hr117,350
Boise City, ID9 mi$20.78/hr237,963
Twin Falls, ID122 mi$19.10/hr55,589
Pocatello, ID205 mi$19.10/hr58,231
Idaho Falls, ID219 mi$19.23/hr69,523
Kennewick, WA224 mi$22.06/hr86,728

Phlebotomist jobs in Idaho · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Idaho

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

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

Idaho state guide

Other healthcare roles in Meridian

Meridian city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Meridian, ID?

Phlebotomists in the Boise City metro area have a median pay of $20.78 per hour, about $43,230 a year. The middle half earn between $18.23 and $21.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boise City ranks 103rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 95th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Meridian?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Meridian, led by Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Idaho license to work in Meridian as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Meridian is $177 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,841 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

  • Premise HealthLewiston, ID · 4 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
  • Premise HealthMadison, WI · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
  • Premise HealthDewitt, IA · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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Low$27Median$29.50High$32

4 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Idaho, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Mobile Phlebotomist, PRNPer diem
    $27.00–$32.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Lewiston, ID · posted 16 days ago
  2. Mobile Phlebotomist, PRNPer diem
    $27.00–$32.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Moscow, ID · posted 30+ days ago

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