Per diemPosted today
Mobile Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist-Per Diem In-Home Services
IQVIA · Baltimore, MD
Pay range with your report
New this week
Phlebotomist jobs in Baltimore, MD
Phlebotomists in the Baltimore area earn a median of $21.89 per hour, about $45,540 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.14 and $24.26. That ranks 68th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 112th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Baltimore.
- $21.89median pay per hour, Baltimore
- $20–$24typical range per hour
- 1,010phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Phlebotomist roles in Baltimore
8 more open roles from employers in Baltimore. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Baltimore, MD
Pay range with your report
New this week
Per diemPosted today
Phlebotomist III, PRN
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Laboratory Assistant I, Phlebotomy
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Laboratory Assistant II, Phlebotomy
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Phlebotomist III, Part-Time (Evenings)
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Phlebotomist III, Part-Time (Days)
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted 5 days ago
Phlebotomist III, Part-Time (Nights)
University of Maryland Medical System · Baltimore, MD
Pay range with your report
New this week
Phlebotomist pay in Baltimore, MD
The metro median is 3% below the Maryland statewide median of $22.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 1,010 phlebotomists employed in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.41 | $38,290 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.14 | $41,890 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.89 | $45,540 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.26 | $50,460 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.20 | $56,580 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Baltimore ranks
- 68th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 112th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
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.
Get the Baltimore Phlebotomist pay report
Named employers near Baltimore, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Baltimore
- Overall prices in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 118.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.89 median hour buys what $20.95 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 Baltimore paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$788
- Per year: $39,402
- Per month: $3,284
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Baltimore
| Item | Federal 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 Maryland
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Baltimore as they open.
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist III Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Owings Mills, MD
$24.95–$26.75/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist III
Quest Diagnostics · Hagerstown, MD
$24.05–$25.75/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
For youUpdated weekly
85+ more Phlebotomist roles for you in Maryland
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist II- On Call
Quest Diagnostics · Bethesda, MD
$23.20–$24.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist II- On Call
Quest Diagnostics · Berwyn Heights, MD
$23.20–$24.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist II Part-Time
Quest Diagnostics · Catonsville, MD
$23.20–$24.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Frederick, MD
$22.35–$23.95/ hour
New this week
Hospitals in Baltimore
CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore, 4 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital, The Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Center Inc Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Agnes Hospital Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD | 25 mi | $23.72/hr | 58,421 |
| Rockville, MD | 33 mi | $23.72/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 33 mi | $23.72/hr | 70,686 |
| Washington, DC | 35 mi | $23.72/hr | 702,250 |
| Alexandria, VA | 42 mi | $23.72/hr | 159,102 |
| Frederick, MD | 44 mi | $23.72/hr | 89,537 |
Phlebotomist jobs in Maryland · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maryland
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Baltimore
Baltimore city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Baltimore, MD?
Phlebotomists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area have a median pay of $21.89 per hour, about $45,540 a year. The middle half earn between $20.14 and $24.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Baltimore a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ranks 112th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Where do phlebotomists work in Baltimore?
CMS lists 17 hospitals in Baltimore, led by Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Baltimore as a phlebotomist?
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland 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 Baltimore?
The federal per diem benchmark in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Baltimore and across Maryland. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Baltimore.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Baltimore pay phlebotomists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other employers
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
85+ Phlebotomist roles in Maryland, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your Phlebotomist pay reportBaltimore, MD · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- One MedicalBethesda, MD · 2 postings$24.50/ hr$23–$26
- Quest DiagnosticsBethesda, MD · 12 postings$24.05/ hr$18–$27
- Trinity HealthSilver Spring, MD · 2 postings$21.46/ hr$18–$25
- LabcorpEaston, MD · 9 postings$19.38/ hr$18–$27
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$22.30High$26
26 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Maryland, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 26 Phlebotomist roles
- Phlebotomist III TerritoryPermanent$24.95–$26.75/ hour
- Phlebotomist IIIPermanent$24.05–$25.75/ hour
+ 24 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.