MI · Battle Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Battle Creek, MI

Phlebotomists in Michigan earn a median of $19.12 per hour, about $39,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $22.34. That is 9% below the U.S. median of $20.99 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Battle Creek.

Phlebotomist pay in Battle Creek, MI

Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 3,070 phlebotomists employed in Michigan.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.42$36,23017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.27$38,00013% below U.S. median
Median$19.12$39,7609% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.34$46,4706% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.65$49,19013% above U.S. median

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 Battle Creek

  • Overall prices in Battle Creek run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 39% below the U.S. average (index 61.0).

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$688
  • Per year: $34,416
  • Per month: $2,868

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

Travel assignment per diem in Battle Creek

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 Michigan

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Hospitals in Battle Creek

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Battle Creek Va Medical Center
Battle Creek, MI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
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
Kalamazoo, MI18 mi$18.57/hr73,290
Kentwood, MI44 mi$18.56/hr54,768
Lansing, MI45 mi$18.74/hr114,336
Wyoming, MI48 mi$18.56/hr78,559
Grand Rapids, MI51 mi$18.56/hr200,117
Elkhart, IN56 mi$18.09/hr53,690

Phlebotomist jobs in Michigan · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Michigan

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

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

Michigan state guide

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Battle Creek, MI?

Phlebotomists in Michigan have a median pay of $19.12 per hour, about $39,760 a year. The middle half earn between $18.27 and $22.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do phlebotomists work in Battle Creek?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek, led by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Battle Creek as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Battle Creek 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

  • Holland HospitalHolland, MI · 5 postings$19.09/ hr$16–$23
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$16Median$19.09High$23

7 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Michigan, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Outpatient Phlebotomist, full time, daysPermanent
    $16.23–$22.73/ hour
    Holland Hospital · Holland, MI · posted yesterday
  2. Medical Technician - PhlebotomistPermanent
    $44k–$71k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Ann Arbor, MI · posted 2 days ago

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