KS · Wichita · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Wichita, KS

Pay for phlebotomists in the Wichita area centers on $17.91 per hour, or about $37,240 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.00 and the upper quarter over $20.95. That ranks 220th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 161st of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Wichita. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Wichita.

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5 more open roles from employers in Wichita. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Wichita, KS

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  • Full time
  • Req 265655
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Hospital Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Wichita, KS

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  • Full time
  • Req 2626313
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Phlebotomist II

US Oncology Network · Wichita, KS

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  • Cancer Center of Kansas Careers - USON
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Phlebotomist pay in Wichita, KS

The metro median is 3% below the Kansas statewide median of $18.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 240 phlebotomists employed in the Wichita metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.52$34,36021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.00$35,36019% below U.S. median
Median$17.91$37,24015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.95$43,580in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$21.65$45,0303% above U.S. median

How Wichita ranks

  • 220th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 161st of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Kansas 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 Wichita

  • Overall prices in Wichita run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.91 median hour buys what $20.14 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Wichita paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$645
  • Per year: $32,238
  • Per month: $2,686

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

Travel assignment per diem in Wichita

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 Wichita

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Wichita, 4 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wichita Va Medical Center
Wichita, KS
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Kansas Heart Hospital
Wichita, KS
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Wichita, KS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Wichita, KS
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
Wichita, KS
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
Wichita, KS
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Corterra Of Wichita Llc
Wichita, KS
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Enid, OK93 mi$15.23/hr50,519
Stillwater, OK109 mi$18.23/hr50,138
Manhattan, KS111 mi$17.55/hr54,700
Topeka, KS129 mi$21.96/hr125,467
Tulsa, OK134 mi$18.23/hr415,154
Edmond, OK139 mi$19.34/hr99,040

Phlebotomist jobs in Kansas · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Kansas

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

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

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Wichita, KS?

Phlebotomists in the Wichita metro area have a median pay of $17.91 per hour, about $37,240 a year. The middle half earn between $17.00 and $20.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Wichita ranks 161st of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 220th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Wichita?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Wichita, led by Wichita Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Wichita as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Wichita 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.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Wichita?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • Premise HealthDewitt, IA · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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