IA · Sioux City · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Sioux City, IA

Phlebotomists in the Sioux City area earn a median of $17.54 per hour, about $36,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.50 and $18.62. That ranks 244th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 152nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Sioux City. The free report below lists employers near Sioux City and what they pay.

Phlebotomist pay in Sioux City, IA

The metro median is 4% below the Iowa statewide median of $18.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 80 phlebotomists employed in the Sioux City metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.50$36,40017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.50$36,40017% below U.S. median
Median$17.54$36,47016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.62$38,73011% below U.S. median
Top 10%$22.03$45,8205% above U.S. median

How Sioux City ranks

  • 244th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 152nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 Sioux City

  • Overall prices in Sioux City run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.54 median hour buys what $20.29 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$631
  • Per year: $31,572
  • Per month: $2,631

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

Travel assignment per diem in Sioux City

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 Iowa

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Hospitals in Sioux City

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sioux City, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center
Sioux City, IA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
Sioux City, 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
Sioux Falls, SD74 mi$18.47/hr209,289
Omaha, NE87 mi$18.25/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA91 mi$18.25/hr62,665
Bellevue, NE96 mi$18.25/hr64,777
Lincoln, NE117 mi$17.34/hr300,619
Ames, IA145 mi$17.72/hr69,026

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 Sioux City

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Sioux City, IA?

Phlebotomists in the Sioux City metro area have a median pay of $17.54 per hour, about $36,470 a year. The middle half earn between $17.50 and $18.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sioux City ranks 152nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 244th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Sioux City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sioux City, led by Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Sioux City 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 Sioux City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sioux City 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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