MI · Lansing · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Lansing, MI

Pay for phlebotomists in the Lansing area centers on $18.74 per hour, or about $38,980 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.30 and the upper quarter over $18.74. That ranks 163rd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 188th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Lansing. The free report below lists employers near Lansing and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in Lansing. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 4 days ago

Phlebotomist - Float

Labcorp · Lansing, MI

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Phlebotomist pay in Lansing, MI

The metro median is 2% below the Michigan statewide median of $19.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 240 phlebotomists employed in the Lansing-East Lansing metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.02$37,48014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.30$38,06013% below U.S. median
Median$18.74$38,98011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.74$38,98011% below U.S. median
Top 10%$23.64$49,17013% above U.S. median

How Lansing ranks

  • 163rd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 188th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Lansing

  • Overall prices in Lansing-East Lansing run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.74 median hour buys what $19.73 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Lansing paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$675
  • Per year: $33,732
  • Per month: $2,811

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lansing

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 Lansing

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Lansing, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Edward W Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mclaren Greater Lansing
Lansing, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Battle Creek, MI45 mi$19.12/hr52,205
Flint, MI49 mi$21.83/hr79,735
Ann Arbor, MI52 mi$20.70/hr122,925
Kentwood, MI54 mi$18.56/hr54,768
Novi, MI57 mi$21.02/hr67,675
Grand Rapids, MI58 mi$18.56/hr200,117

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 Lansing, MI?

Phlebotomists in the Lansing-East Lansing metro area have a median pay of $18.74 per hour, about $38,980 a year. The middle half earn between $18.30 and $18.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lansing-East Lansing ranks 188th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 163rd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Lansing?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Lansing, led by Edward W Sparrow Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Lansing 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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