IN · South Bend · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in South Bend, IN

The median phlebotomist pay in the South Bend area is $18.37 per hour ($38,210 a year), with the typical range running from $17.80 to $18.56. That ranks 191st of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 183rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in South Bend. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near South Bend.

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1 more open role from employers in South Bend. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · South Bend, IN

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  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 102003955232
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Phlebotomist pay in South Bend, IN

The metro median is in line with the Indiana statewide median of $18.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 170 phlebotomists employed in the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.25$33,80023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.80$37,02015% below U.S. median
Median$18.37$38,21012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.56$38,60012% below U.S. median
Top 10%$20.79$43,2401% below U.S. median

How South Bend ranks

  • 191st of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 183rd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in South Bend

  • Overall prices in South Bend-Mishawaka run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.37 median hour buys what $19.78 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 South Bend paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$661
  • Per year: $33,066
  • Per month: $2,756

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

Travel assignment per diem in South Bend

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

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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Grabill, IN

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

Phlebotomist - OB/GYN

Labcorp · Fort Wayne, IN

$17.75–$22.50/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2634318
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Hospitals in South Bend

CMS lists 1 hospital in South Bend, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Hospital Of South Bend
South Bend, IN
Acute careNonprofit2 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, IN5 mi$18.37/hr51,020
Elkhart, IN16 mi$18.09/hr53,690
Kalamazoo, MI54 mi$18.57/hr73,290
Gary, IN56 mi$23.08/hr67,555
Hammond, IN63 mi$23.08/hr76,030
Battle Creek, MI69 mi$19.12/hr52,205

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 South Bend

South Bend city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in South Bend, IN?

Phlebotomists in the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area have a median pay of $18.37 per hour, about $38,210 a year. The middle half earn between $17.80 and $18.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

South Bend-Mishawaka ranks 183rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 191st of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in South Bend?

CMS lists 1 hospital in South Bend, led by Memorial Hospital Of South Bend. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in South Bend 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 South Bend?

The federal per diem benchmark in South Bend 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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