IA · Cedar Rapids · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Phlebotomists in the Cedar Rapids area earn a median of $18.85 per hour, about $39,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.85 and $18.85. That ranks 154th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 99th of 283 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Cedar Rapids. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cedar Rapids.

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Phlebotomist pay in Cedar Rapids, 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 100 phlebotomists employed in the Cedar Rapids metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.34$36,07017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.85$37,13015% below U.S. median
Median$18.85$39,21010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.85$39,21010% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.36$44,4302% above U.S. median

How Cedar Rapids ranks

  • 154th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 99th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Cedar Rapids

  • Overall prices in Cedar Rapids run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.85 median hour buys what $21.19 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Cedar Rapids

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).

Hospitals in Cedar Rapids

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Lukes Hospital
Cedar Rapids, IA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Iowa City, IA23 mi$17.93/hr76,710
Waterloo, IA50 mi$17.77/hr67,477
Dubuque, IA62 mi$17.81/hr58,987
Davenport, IA62 mi$20.21/hr100,938
Ames, IA100 mi$17.72/hr69,026
Ankeny, IA100 mi$18.85/hr76,727

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 Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Phlebotomists in the Cedar Rapids metro area have a median pay of $18.85 per hour, about $39,210 a year. The middle half earn between $17.85 and $18.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cedar Rapids ranks 99th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 154th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Cedar Rapids?

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

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cedar Rapids 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

  • 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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