LA · Kenner · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Kenner, LA

Phlebotomists in the Kenner area earn a median of $17.78 per hour, about $36,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.55 and $21.42. That ranks 227th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 223rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Kenner. The free report below lists employers near Kenner and what they pay.

Phlebotomist pay in Kenner, LA

The metro median is 4% above the Louisiana statewide median of $17.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 630 phlebotomists employed in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.60).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.21$31,64028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.55$34,42021% below U.S. median
Median$17.78$36,99015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.42$44,5502% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.25$46,2806% above U.S. median

How Kenner ranks

  • 227th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 223rd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 8 Louisiana 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 Kenner

  • Overall prices in New Orleans-Metairie run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.78 median hour buys what $19.20 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$640
  • Per year: $32,004
  • Per month: $2,667

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kenner

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 Louisiana

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Hospitals in Kenner

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kenner, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner
Kenner, LA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Greater New Orleans
Kenner, LA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of New Orleans
Kenner, LA
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
New Orleans, LA19 mi$17.78/hr362,701
Gulfport, MS76 mi$14.95/hr74,621
Mobile, AL136 mi$17.29/hr201,367
Jackson, MS159 mi$17.87/hr141,449
Lake Charles, LA177 mi$17.19/hr81,157
Pensacola, FL185 mi$17.98/hr53,898

Phlebotomist jobs in Louisiana · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Louisiana

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

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

Louisiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Kenner

Kenner city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Kenner, LA?

Phlebotomists in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area have a median pay of $17.78 per hour, about $36,990 a year. The middle half earn between $16.55 and $21.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New Orleans-Metairie ranks 223rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 227th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Kenner?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kenner, led by Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Kenner as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Kenner 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

  • 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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Low$18Median$23.12High$32

734 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in the US, 605 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Mobile Phlebotomist, PRNPer diem
    $27.00–$32.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Shreveport, LA · posted 8 days ago

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