ME · Bangor · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Bangor, ME

Pay for phlebotomists in the Bangor area centers on $20.19 per hour, or about $42,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.20 and the upper quarter over $21.50. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Bangor. That ranks 108th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 113th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bangor.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Bangor

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Bangor, ME

$21.50–$23.05/ hour
  • Regular Part-Time
  • Req 101753380592
New this week
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Phlebotomist Trainee

Quest Diagnostics · Bangor, ME

$20.00–$21.45/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101410557248
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Phlebotomist pay in Bangor, ME

The metro median is 3% above the Maine statewide median of $19.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 130 phlebotomists employed in the Bangor metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.07).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.50$36,40017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.20$37,86013% below U.S. median
Median$20.19$42,0004% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.50$44,7202% above U.S. median
Top 10%$25.16$52,33020% above U.S. median

How Bangor ranks

  • 108th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 113th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Maine 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 Bangor

  • Overall prices in Bangor run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.19 median hour buys what $20.92 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Bangor paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$727
  • Per year: $36,342
  • Per month: $3,028

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bangor

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 Bangor

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Bangor, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Joseph Hospital
Bangor, ME
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
Bangor, ME
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Bangor, ME
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Portland, ME108 mi$19.69/hr69,568
Haverhill, MA182 mi$23.48/hr68,291
Manchester, NH184 mi$22.54/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA189 mi$23.48/hr89,332
Peabody, MA192 mi$23.48/hr55,418
Lynn, MA196 mi$23.48/hr103,489

Phlebotomist jobs in Maine · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Maine

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

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

Maine state guide

Bangor city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Bangor, ME?

Phlebotomists in the Bangor metro area have a median pay of $20.19 per hour, about $42,000 a year. The middle half earn between $18.20 and $21.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bangor ranks 113th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Bangor?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Bangor. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bangor.

Do I need a Maine license to work in Bangor as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Bangor 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

  • Quest DiagnosticsBangor, ME · 7 postings$22.27/ hr$20–$23
  • Premise HealthGuilford, ME · 2 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$22.27High$30

12 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Maine, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 12 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Phlebotomist Representative I - HospitalPermanent
    $20.00–$21.45/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Bangor, ME · posted today
  2. Medical Technician- PhlebotomistPermanent
    $50k–$65k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Lincoln, ME · posted yesterday

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