MI · Royal Oak · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Royal Oak, MI

The median phlebotomist pay in the Royal Oak 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 1 hospital in Royal Oak. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Royal Oak.

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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Royal Oak, MI

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  • Regular Part-Time
  • Req 101352596256
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Phlebotomist pay in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak

  • 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Michigan

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Hospitals in Royal Oak

CMS lists 1 hospital in Royal Oak, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
Royal Oak, 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
Troy, MI5 mi$21.02/hr89,209
Southfield, MI6 mi$21.02/hr76,874

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 Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Royal Oak, led by Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak?

The federal per diem benchmark in Royal Oak is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 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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