IN · Indianapolis · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Phlebotomists in the Indianapolis area earn a median of $18.74 per hour, about $38,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.02 and $21.34. That ranks 162nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 200th of 283 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Indianapolis. The free report below lists employers near Indianapolis and what they pay.

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Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Indianapolis, IN

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  • Full time
  • Req 2610921
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

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Quest Diagnostics · Indianapolis, IN

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  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101702228960
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PermanentPosted 19 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Indianapolis, IN

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Phlebotomist pay in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis

  • 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis

CMS lists 14 hospitals in Indianapolis, 1 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Hospital East
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Community Hospital North
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Community Hospital South, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Eskenazi Health
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Indianapolis Va Medical Center
Indianapolis, IN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Fairbanks
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Orthoindy Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
Acute careOtherNot 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
Greenwood, IN12 mi$18.74/hr68,175
Carmel, IN13 mi$18.74/hr103,606
Columbus, IN41 mi$18.37/hr51,970
Bloomington, IN47 mi$18.37/hr79,986
Kokomo, IN47 mi$18.37/hr60,093
Muncie, IN49 mi$17.22/hr65,320

Phlebotomist jobs in Indiana · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

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

Other healthcare roles in Indianapolis

Indianapolis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?

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

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Indianapolis 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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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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