MD · Bowie · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Bowie, MD

Pay for phlebotomists in the Bowie area centers on $23.72 per hour, or about $49,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.64 and the upper quarter over $27.66. The CMS hospital directory lists 20 hospitals in the Bowie metro area. That ranks 18th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 77th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Bowie and what they pay.

Open Phlebotomist roles near Bowie

Roles in other cities of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area.

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist III Territory

Quest Diagnostics · Fairfax, VA

$24.95–$26.75/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 102012191968
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Fredericksburg, VA

$23.20–$24.90/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 102012192016
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

One Medical · Washington, DC

$22.75–$24.75/ hour
  • Req 101991835856
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Frederick, MD

$22.35–$23.95/ hour
  • On-Call
  • Req 102012191872
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PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Vienna, VA

$17.75–$26.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2634988
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Alexandria, VA

$17.75–$26.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2635982
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Phlebotomist II Part-Time

Quest Diagnostics · Fairfax, VA

$23.20–$24.90/ hour
  • Regular Part-Time
  • Req 101632872816
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PermanentPosted 12 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Falls Church, VA

$17.75–$26.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2630122
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Fairfax, VA

$23.20–$24.90/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101396623504
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring phlebotomists near Bowie

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Labcorp14$21.88
Quest Diagnostics6$24.05
One Medical4$25.25

Phlebotomist pay in Bowie, MD

The metro median is 5% above the Maryland statewide median of $22.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 1,680 phlebotomists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.60).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.22$39,9808% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.64$47,0908% above U.S. median
Median$23.72$49,34013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.66$57,53032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.71$59,72037% above U.S. median

How Bowie ranks

  • 18th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 77th 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.

What your pay buys in Bowie

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.72 median hour buys what $21.78 buys at the national price level, 4% above 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 Bowie paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$854
  • Per year: $42,696
  • Per month: $3,558

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bowie

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 the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area

CMS lists 20 hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, 5 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, VA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Washington, DC15 mi$23.72/hr702,250
Alexandria, VA21 mi$23.72/hr159,102
Baltimore, MD25 mi$21.89/hr568,271
Lancaster, PA79 mi$18.63/hr58,441
Wilmington, DE84 mi$21.83/hr73,176
Harrisburg, PA92 mi$20.13/hr50,649

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.

Maryland state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bowie

Bowie city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Bowie, MD?

Phlebotomists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $23.72 per hour, about $49,340 a year. The middle half earn between $22.64 and $27.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 77th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Bowie?

We list 24 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bowie.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Bowie 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 Bowie?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bowie 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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Your Phlebotomist pay reportBowie, 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

  1. Phlebotomist III TerritoryPermanent
    $24.95–$26.75/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Owings Mills, MD · posted today
  2. Phlebotomist IIIPermanent
    $24.05–$25.75/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Hagerstown, MD · posted today

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