IA · Ankeny · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Ankeny, IA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Ankeny area is $18.85 per hour ($39,200 a year), with the typical range running from $18.15 to $21.06. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Ankeny and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in the Ankeny metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Ankeny.

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Phlebotomist pay in Ankeny, IA

The metro median is 3% above the Iowa statewide median of $18.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 340 phlebotomists employed in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.84$37,11015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.15$37,75014% below U.S. median
Median$18.85$39,20010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.06$43,800in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$23.65$49,19013% above U.S. median

How Ankeny ranks

  • 155th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 131st of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Iowa 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 Ankeny

  • Overall prices in Des Moines-West Des Moines run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.85 median hour buys what $20.56 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Ankeny paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$679
  • Per year: $33,930
  • Per month: $2,828

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

Travel assignment per diem in Ankeny

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$121
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,407
13-week assignment$18,291

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 the Des Moines-West Des Moines area

CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Des Moines-West Des Moines area, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System
Des Moines, IA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Broadlawns Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Des Moines, IA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
Acute careNonprofit1 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
Des Moines, IA11 mi$18.85/hr213,096
West Des Moines, IA16 mi$18.85/hr73,664
Ames, IA20 mi$17.72/hr69,026
Waterloo, IA83 mi$17.77/hr67,477
Cedar Rapids, IA100 mi$18.85/hr137,904
Iowa City, IA107 mi$17.93/hr76,710

Phlebotomist jobs in Iowa · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Iowa

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

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

Iowa state guide

Other healthcare roles in Ankeny

Ankeny city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Ankeny, IA?

Phlebotomists in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area have a median pay of $18.85 per hour, about $39,200 a year. The middle half earn between $18.15 and $21.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Des Moines-West Des Moines ranks 131st of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 155th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Ankeny?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Des Moines-West Des Moines area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Ankeny.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Ankeny as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Ankeny is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 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 HealthDewitt, IA · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
  • 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$27Median$29.50High$32

3 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Iowa, 0 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. Mobile Phlebotomist,PRNPer diem
    $27.00–$32.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Dewitt, IA · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Mobile Phlebotomist, PRNPer diem
    $27.00–$32.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Cedar Rapids, IA · posted 30+ days ago

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