MO · St. Charles · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in St. Charles, MO

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

$17.75–$24.50/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2634832
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Phlebotomist pay in St. Charles, MO

The 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.53$26,06040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.99$37,42014% below U.S. median
Median$20.17$41,9604% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.51$46,8207% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.35$48,57011% above U.S. median

How St. Charles ranks

  • 109th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 98th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 St. Charles

  • Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.17 median hour buys what $21.21 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 St. Charles paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$726
  • Per year: $36,306
  • Per month: $3,026

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.

Travel assignment per diem in St. Charles

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in St. Charles

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm St Joseph Health Center
Saint Charles, MO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Centerpointe Hospital
Saint Charles, MO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
St. Peters, MO5 mi$20.17/hr61,398
Florissant, MO10 mi$20.17/hr51,290
Springfield, IL83 mi$18.94/hr112,949
Columbia, MO98 mi$19.12/hr130,900
Decatur, IL112 mi$20.66/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL142 mi$18.91/hr79,232

Phlebotomist jobs in Missouri · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

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 St. Charles

St. Charles city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in St. Charles, MO?

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).

Is St. Charles a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?

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.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in St. Charles?

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.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Charles 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 St. Charles?

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.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in St. Charles?

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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

734 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in the US, 605 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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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