IA · Davenport · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Davenport, IA

Phlebotomists in the Davenport area earn a median of $20.21 per hour, about $42,040 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $21.42. That ranks 107th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 44th of 283 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Davenport and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Davenport.

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PermanentPosted 5 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Moline, IL

$20.00–$23.05/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101786078496
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PermanentPosted 5 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Davenport, IA

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  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101786078448
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Phlebotomist pay in Davenport, IA

The metro median is 10% above the Iowa statewide median of $18.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 170 phlebotomists employed in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.35$36,09017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.91$37,25015% below U.S. median
Median$20.21$42,0404% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.42$44,5502% above U.S. median
Top 10%$25.23$52,48020% above U.S. median

How Davenport ranks

  • 107th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 44th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Davenport

  • Overall prices in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.21 median hour buys what $22.69 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Davenport paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$728
  • Per year: $36,378
  • Per month: $3,032

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Davenport

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 Davenport

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
Davenport, IA
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
Iowa City, IA48 mi$17.93/hr76,710
Cedar Rapids, IA62 mi$18.85/hr137,904
Dubuque, IA65 mi$17.81/hr58,987
Peoria, IL76 mi$18.73/hr111,696
Rockford, IL93 mi$19.05/hr147,486
Normal, IL110 mi$18.91/hr53,304

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 Davenport

Davenport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Davenport, IA?

Phlebotomists in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area have a median pay of $20.21 per hour, about $42,040 a year. The middle half earn between $17.91 and $21.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island ranks 44th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 107th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Davenport?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Davenport.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Davenport 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 Davenport?

The federal per diem benchmark in Davenport 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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2What they are offering now

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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