MI · Detroit · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Detroit, MI

The median phlebotomist pay in the Detroit area is $21.02 per hour ($43,720 a year), with the typical range running from $18.96 to $22.85. That ranks 90th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 111th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Detroit. The free report below lists employers near Detroit and what they pay.

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Labcorp · Detroit, MI

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Phlebotomist pay in Detroit, MI

The metro median is 10% above the Michigan statewide median of $19.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 950 phlebotomists employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.55).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.27$38,00013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.96$39,44010% below U.S. median
Median$21.02$43,720in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.85$47,5309% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.26$50,46016% above U.S. median

How Detroit ranks

  • 90th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 111th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 8 Michigan 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.

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What your pay buys in Detroit

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.02 median hour buys what $20.96 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 Detroit paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$757
  • Per year: $37,836
  • Per month: $3,153

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

Travel assignment per diem in Detroit

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$152
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,582
13-week assignment$20,566

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).

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Hospitals in Detroit

CMS lists 10 hospitals in Detroit, 1 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Detroit (John D. Dingell) Va Medical Center
Detroit, MI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Henry Ford Health Hospital
Detroit, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Karmanos Cancer Center
Detroit, MI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5No
Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Harper University Hospital
Detroit, MI
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Henry Ford Health St John Hospital
Detroit, MI
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Detroit, MI
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Children's Hospital Of Michigan
Detroit, MI
Children'sFor-profitNot ratedYes
Bca Stonecrest Center
Detroit, MI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Samaritan Behavioral Center
Detroit, MI
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
Dearborn, MI7 mi$21.02/hr106,377
Warren, MI9 mi$21.02/hr137,686

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

Other healthcare roles in Detroit

Detroit city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Detroit, MI?

Phlebotomists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $21.02 per hour, about $43,720 a year. The middle half earn between $18.96 and $22.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 111th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 90th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Detroit?

CMS lists 10 hospitals in Detroit, led by Detroit (John D. Dingell) Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Detroit 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 Detroit?

The federal per diem benchmark in Detroit is $152 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 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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