IN · Elkhart · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Elkhart, IN

The median phlebotomist pay in the Elkhart area is $18.09 per hour ($37,630 a year), with the typical range running from $17.82 to $18.44. That ranks 208th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 169th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Elkhart. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Elkhart.

Phlebotomist pay in Elkhart, IN

The metro median is 2% below the Indiana statewide median of $18.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 70 phlebotomists employed in the Elkhart-Goshen metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.46$36,32017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.82$37,07015% below U.S. median
Median$18.09$37,63014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.44$38,36012% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.64$45,0103% above U.S. median

How Elkhart ranks

  • 208th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 169th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Elkhart

  • Overall prices in Elkhart-Goshen run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 64.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.09 median hour buys what $20.03 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$651
  • Per year: $32,562
  • Per month: $2,714

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

Travel assignment per diem in Elkhart

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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Indiana

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Elkhart as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Grabill, IN

$17.75–$22.50/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2633429
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Phlebotomist - OB/GYN

Labcorp · Fort Wayne, IN

$17.75–$22.50/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2634318
New this week
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Hospitals in Elkhart

CMS lists 1 hospital in Elkhart, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Mishawaka, IN11 mi$18.37/hr51,020
South Bend, IN16 mi$18.37/hr103,713
Kalamazoo, MI45 mi$18.57/hr73,290
Battle Creek, MI56 mi$19.12/hr52,205
Fort Wayne, IN60 mi$17.55/hr273,203
Gary, IN72 mi$23.08/hr67,555

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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 Elkhart, IN?

Phlebotomists in the Elkhart-Goshen metro area have a median pay of $18.09 per hour, about $37,630 a year. The middle half earn between $17.82 and $18.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Elkhart-Goshen ranks 169th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 208th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Elkhart?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Elkhart, led by Elkhart General Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Elkhart 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 Elkhart?

The federal per diem benchmark in Elkhart 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.

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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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2What they are offering now

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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