NE · Grand Island · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Grand Island, NE

Phlebotomists in the Grand Island area earn a median of $17.65 per hour, about $36,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.64 and $18.18. That ranks 239th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 150th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island. The free report below lists employers near Grand Island and what they pay.

Phlebotomist pay in Grand Island, NE

The metro median is in line with the Nebraska statewide median of $17.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 30 phlebotomists employed in the Grand Island metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.64$34,61021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.64$34,61021% below U.S. median
Median$17.65$36,72016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.18$37,81013% below U.S. median
Top 10%$23.63$49,15013% above U.S. median

How Grand Island ranks

  • 239th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 150th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Nebraska 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 Grand Island

  • Overall prices in Grand Island run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 61.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.65 median hour buys what $20.37 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$635
  • Per year: $31,770
  • Per month: $2,648

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

Travel assignment per diem in Grand Island

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Nebraska

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Grand Island as they open.

PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE

$16.06–$22.69/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100988940944
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Per diemPosted 23 days ago

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, NE

$16.06–$22.69/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 100999042560
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Hospitals in Grand Island

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health St. Francis
Grand Island, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
Grand Island, NE
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Lincoln, NE88 mi$17.34/hr300,619
Omaha, NE122 mi$18.25/hr489,265
Bellevue, NE127 mi$18.25/hr64,777
Council Bluffs, IA132 mi$18.25/hr62,665
Sioux City, IA149 mi$17.54/hr86,875
Manhattan, KS151 mi$17.55/hr54,700

Phlebotomist jobs in Nebraska · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nebraska

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

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

Nebraska state guide

Other healthcare roles in Grand Island

Grand Island city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Grand Island, NE?

Phlebotomists in the Grand Island metro area have a median pay of $17.65 per hour, about $36,720 a year. The middle half earn between $16.64 and $18.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Grand Island ranks 150th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 239th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Grand Island?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island, led by Chi Health St. Francis. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Grand Island as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Island is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Grand Island?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthKEARNEY, NE · 2 postings$19.38/ hr$16–$23
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$16Median$19.38High$32

3 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Nebraska, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Mobile Phlebotomist, PRNPer diem
    $27.00–$32.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Lincoln, NE · posted 13 days ago
  2. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $16.06–$22.69/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE · posted 23 days ago

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