NE · Lincoln · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Lincoln, NE

Phlebotomists in the Lincoln area earn a median of $17.34 per hour, about $36,060 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.82 and $18.35. That ranks 252nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 242nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lincoln. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lincoln.

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Quest Diagnostics · Lincoln, NE

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Phlebotomist pay in Lincoln, NE

The metro median is 2% below the Nebraska statewide median of $17.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 230 phlebotomists employed in the Lincoln metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.38).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.33$33,97022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.82$34,99020% below U.S. median
Median$17.34$36,06017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$18.35$38,17013% below U.S. median
Top 10%$22.16$46,0906% above U.S. median

How Lincoln ranks

  • 252nd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 242nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Lincoln

  • Overall prices in Lincoln run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.34 median hour buys what $18.93 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.

Estimate your Lincoln paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$624
  • Per year: $31,212
  • Per month: $2,601

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lincoln

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).

Hospitals in Lincoln

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Nebraska Heart
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Chi Health St. Elizabeth
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lincoln Surgical Hospital
Lincoln, NE
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln, NE
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
Bellevue, NE45 mi$18.25/hr64,777
Omaha, NE45 mi$18.25/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA52 mi$18.25/hr62,665
Grand Island, NE88 mi$17.65/hr53,250
Manhattan, KS112 mi$17.55/hr54,700
Sioux City, IA117 mi$17.54/hr86,875

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 Lincoln

Lincoln city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Lincoln, NE?

Phlebotomists in the Lincoln metro area have a median pay of $17.34 per hour, about $36,060 a year. The middle half earn between $16.82 and $18.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lincoln ranks 242nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 252nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Lincoln?

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

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lincoln 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.

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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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