Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Alton, IL
Phlebotomists in the St. Charles area earn a median of $20.17 per hour, about $41,960 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.99 and $22.51. That ranks 109th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 98th of 283 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for St. Charles and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near St. Charles and what they pay.
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Labcorp · Alton, IL
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Get my free pay reportThe metro median is 5% above the Missouri statewide median of $19.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 680 phlebotomists employed in the St. Louis metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.57).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $12.53 | $26,060 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.99 | $37,420 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.17 | $41,960 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.51 | $46,820 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.35 | $48,570 | 11% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Louis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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).
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Charles, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm St Joseph Health Center Saint Charles, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Centerpointe Hospital Saint Charles, MO | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peters, MO | 5 mi | $20.17/hr | 61,398 |
| Florissant, MO | 10 mi | $20.17/hr | 51,290 |
| Springfield, IL | 83 mi | $18.94/hr | 112,949 |
| Columbia, MO | 98 mi | $19.12/hr | 130,900 |
| Decatur, IL | 112 mi | $20.66/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 142 mi | $18.91/hr | 79,232 |
Phlebotomist jobs in Missouri · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide
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.
St. Charles city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Phlebotomists in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $20.17 per hour, about $41,960 a year. The middle half earn between $17.99 and $22.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
St. Louis ranks 98th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 109th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the St. Louis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Charles.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Charles is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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