MN · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Rochester, MN

Pay for phlebotomists in the Rochester area centers on $22.13 per hour, or about $46,040 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.11 and the upper quarter over $26.83. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rochester. That ranks 60th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 14th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rochester.

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Phlebotomist pay in Rochester, MN

The metro median is 3% above the Minnesota statewide median of $21.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 360 phlebotomists employed in the Rochester metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 3.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.06$43,800in line with U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.11$45,9905% above U.S. median
Median$22.13$46,0405% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.83$55,81028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.57$57,35031% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 60th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 14th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.13 median hour buys what $24.37 buys at the national price level, 16% above 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 Rochester paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$797
  • Per year: $39,834
  • Per month: $3,320

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rochester

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$127
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,449
13-week assignment$18,837

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 Rochester

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rochester, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Olmsted Medical Center
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Behavioral Health Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Lakeville, MN60 mi$21.58/hr77,971
Apple Valley, MN62 mi$21.58/hr55,272
La Crosse, WI64 mi$20.46/hr51,049
Eagan, MN65 mi$21.58/hr67,240
Burnsville, MN65 mi$21.58/hr64,864
Woodbury, MN65 mi$21.58/hr80,596

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 Rochester

Rochester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Rochester, MN?

Phlebotomists in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $22.13 per hour, about $46,040 a year. The middle half earn between $22.11 and $26.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rochester ranks 14th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 60th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Rochester?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rochester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rochester.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Rochester 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 Rochester?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rochester is $127 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,449 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Rochester?

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportRochester, 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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