MN · Minneapolis · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Minneapolis, MN

The median phlebotomist pay in the Minneapolis area is $21.58 per hour ($44,880 a year), with the typical range running from $20.96 to $22.96. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Minneapolis. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Minneapolis. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Minneapolis.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Minneapolis

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics · Minneapolis, MN

$24.00–$27.00/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101877314112
Top 25% payNew this week
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Phlebotomist pay in Minneapolis, MN

The metro median is in line with the Minnesota statewide median of $21.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 1,470 phlebotomists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.00$39,5209% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.96$43,600in line with U.S. median
Median$21.58$44,8803% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.96$47,7609% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.00$58,24033% above U.S. median

How Minneapolis ranks

  • 76th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 129th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Minnesota 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.

What your pay buys in Minneapolis

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.58 median hour buys what $20.59 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Minneapolis paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$777
  • Per year: $38,844
  • Per month: $3,237

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Minneapolis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$148
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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).

Hospitals in Minneapolis

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Minneapolis Va Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of Mn
Minneapolis, MN
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Edina, MN7 mi$21.58/hr53,564
St. Paul, MN8 mi$21.58/hr307,465

Phlebotomist jobs in Minnesota · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

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

Minnesota state guide

Other healthcare roles in Minneapolis

Minneapolis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Minneapolis, MN?

Phlebotomists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $21.58 per hour, about $44,880 a year. The middle half earn between $20.96 and $22.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 129th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 76th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Minneapolis?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Minneapolis. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Minneapolis.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Minneapolis as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Minneapolis is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportMinneapolis, MN · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Quest DiagnosticsMinneapolis, MN · 23 postings$25.50/ hr$18–$29
  • Essentia HealthBrainerd, MN · 2 postings$23.17/ hr$18–$29
  • Mayo ClinicMankato, MN · 3 postings$22.55/ hr$20–$28

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$22Median$25.50High$28

29 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Minnesota, 28 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 29 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Sr. Phlebotomy TechnicianPermanent
    $26.00–$29.00/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Faribault, MN · posted today
  2. Phlebotomy TechnicianPermanent
    $24.00–$27.00/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Faribault, MN · posted today

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