MO · Blue Springs · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Blue Springs, MO

Pay for phlebotomists in the Blue Springs area centers on $21.93 per hour, or about $45,620 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.60 and the upper quarter over $23.02. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Blue Springs. That ranks 65th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 24th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Blue Springs.

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Phlebotomist pay in Blue Springs, MO

The metro median is 15% above the Missouri statewide median of $19.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 830 phlebotomists employed in the Kansas City metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.20$37,86013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.60$38,69011% below U.S. median
Median$21.93$45,6204% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.02$47,88010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.10$54,29024% above U.S. median

How Blue Springs ranks

  • 65th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 24th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 6 Missouri 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 Blue Springs

  • Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.93 median hour buys what $23.70 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Blue Springs paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$789
  • Per year: $39,474
  • Per month: $3,290

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

Travel assignment per diem in Blue Springs

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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 Blue Springs

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Mary's Medical Center
Blue Springs, MO
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Independence, MO7 mi$21.93/hr121,629
Lee's Summit, MO9 mi$21.93/hr106,419
Lawrence, KS54 mi$19.97/hr97,271
St. Joseph, MO60 mi$21.27/hr71,098
Topeka, KS77 mi$21.96/hr125,467
Columbia, MO104 mi$19.12/hr130,900

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License and tax basics in Missouri

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

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

Missouri state guide

Other healthcare roles in Blue Springs

Blue Springs city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Blue Springs, MO?

Phlebotomists in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $21.93 per hour, about $45,620 a year. The middle half earn between $18.60 and $23.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kansas City ranks 24th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Blue Springs?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Kansas City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Blue Springs.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Blue Springs as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Blue Springs is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Blue Springs?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • Premise HealthDewitt, IA · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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Low$18Median$23.12High$32

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3Open now: 1 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Mobile Phlebotomist, PRNPer diem
    $27.00–$32.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Kansas City, MO · posted 30+ days ago

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