PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Phlebotomist - Part Time
Labcorp · Portland, ME
$18.00–$26.00/ hour
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Phlebotomist jobs in Portland, ME
Pay for phlebotomists in the Portland area centers on $19.69 per hour, or about $40,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.32 and the upper quarter over $21.92. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Portland. That ranks 120th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 217th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Portland and what they pay.
- $19.69median pay per hour, Portland
- $18–$22typical range per hour
- 290phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Phlebotomist roles in Portland
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Phlebotomist Representative I - Hospital
Quest Diagnostics · Portland, ME
$21.60–$23.35/ hour
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Phlebotomist - Part Time
Labcorp · Portland, ME
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Labcorp | 1 | $22 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 1 | $22.48 |
Phlebotomist pay in Portland, ME
The metro median is in line with the Maine statewide median of $19.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 290 phlebotomists employed in the Portland-South Portland metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.65 | $34,630 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.32 | $38,110 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.69 | $40,940 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.92 | $45,590 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.34 | $48,550 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Portland ranks
- 120th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 217th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Portland
- Overall prices in Portland-South Portland run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.69 median hour buys what $19.33 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Portland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$709
- Per year: $35,442
- Per month: $2,954
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-South Portland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Portland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $152 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,624 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,112 |
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. 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 Portland
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portland, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, ME | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland, ME | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill, MA | 74 mi | $23.48/hr | 68,291 |
| Manchester, NH | 78 mi | $22.54/hr | 116,386 |
| Lawrence, MA | 81 mi | $23.48/hr | 89,332 |
| Peabody, MA | 86 mi | $23.48/hr | 55,418 |
| Lynn, MA | 89 mi | $23.48/hr | 103,489 |
| Lowell, MA | 89 mi | $23.48/hr | 120,418 |
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.
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Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Portland, ME?
Phlebotomists in the Portland-South Portland metro area have a median pay of $19.69 per hour, about $40,940 a year. The middle half earn between $18.32 and $21.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portland a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Portland-South Portland ranks 217th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 120th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in Portland?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Portland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portland.
Do I need a Maine license to work in Portland 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 Portland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Portland is $152 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 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 HealthGuilford, ME · 2 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
- Quest DiagnosticsBangor, ME · 7 postings$22.27/ hr$20–$23
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
- Premise HealthLewiston, ID · 4 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
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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.
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- Phlebotomist Representative I - HospitalPermanent$20.00–$21.45/ hour
- Medical Technician- PhlebotomistPermanent$50k–$65k/ year
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