IN · Carmel · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Carmel, IN

Pay for phlebotomists in the Carmel area centers on $18.74 per hour, or about $38,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.02 and the upper quarter over $21.34. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Carmel. That ranks 162nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 200th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Carmel.

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Phlebotomist pay in Carmel, IN

The metro median is 2% above the Indiana statewide median of $18.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 850 phlebotomists employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.86$30,91029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.02$37,48014% below U.S. median
Median$18.74$38,97011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.34$44,3902% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.43$48,73012% above U.S. median

How Carmel ranks

  • 162nd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 200th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Indiana 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.

What your pay buys in Carmel

  • Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.74 median hour buys what $19.58 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Carmel paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$675
  • Per year: $33,732
  • Per month: $2,811

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

Travel assignment per diem in Carmel

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

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 Carmel

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Vincent Heart Center
Carmel, IN
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Indiana University Health North Hospital
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Carmel
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofitNot 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
Westfield, IN5 mi$18.74/hr62,994
Noblesville, IN9 mi$18.74/hr75,239
Kokomo, IN34 mi$18.37/hr60,093
Muncie, IN43 mi$17.22/hr65,320
Lafayette, IN48 mi$18.37/hr71,757
Columbus, IN54 mi$18.37/hr51,970

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License and tax basics in Indiana

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

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

Indiana state guide

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Carmel, IN?

Phlebotomists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $18.74 per hour, about $38,970 a year. The middle half earn between $18.02 and $21.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 200th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 162nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Carmel?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Carmel.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Carmel as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Carmel is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 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

  • LabcorpFort Wayne, IN · 2 postings$20.12/ hr$18–$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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Low$18Median$20.12High$32

3 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Indiana, 2 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. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $17.75–$22.50/ hour
    Labcorp · Grabill, IN · posted 2 days ago
  2. Phlebotomist - OB/GYNPermanent
    $17.75–$22.50/ hour
    Labcorp · Fort Wayne, IN · posted 2 days ago

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