NV · Reno · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Reno, NV

The median phlebotomist pay in the Reno area is $21.37 per hour ($44,460 a year), with the typical range running from $18.88 to $25.17. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Reno. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Reno. The free report below lists employers near Reno and what they pay.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Reno

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Reno, NV

$17.75–$27.69/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2631567
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Phlebotomist pay in Reno, NV

The metro median is 11% above the Nevada statewide median of $19.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 130 phlebotomists employed in the Reno metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.55$38,58012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.88$39,27010% below U.S. median
Median$21.37$44,4602% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$25.17$52,35020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.69$57,60032% above U.S. median

How Reno ranks

  • 81st of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 100th of 283 after adjusting for local prices

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 Reno

  • Overall prices in Reno run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.37 median hour buys what $21.16 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 Reno paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$769
  • Per year: $38,466
  • Per month: $3,206
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Reno

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$146
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,582
13-week assignment$20,566

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 Reno

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Va Sierra Nevada Healthcare System
Reno, NV
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
Reno, NV
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
Reno, NV
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
Sparks, NV7 mi$21.37/hr111,520
Carson City, NV28 mi$19.25/hr58,148
Lincoln, CA90 mi$25.15/hr56,268
Rocklin, CA91 mi$25.15/hr75,129
Folsom, CA92 mi$25.15/hr88,091
Roseville, CA95 mi$25.15/hr163,304

Phlebotomist jobs in Nevada · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nevada

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

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide

Other healthcare roles in Reno

Reno city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Reno, NV?

Phlebotomists in the Reno metro area have a median pay of $21.37 per hour, about $44,460 a year. The middle half earn between $18.88 and $25.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Reno ranks 100th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Reno?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Reno. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Reno.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Reno as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Reno is $146 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 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

  • LabcorpReno, NV · 4 postings$22.72/ hr$18–$28
  • 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$18Median$22.72High$28

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

3Open now: 4 Phlebotomist roles

  1. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $17.75–$27.69/ hour
    Labcorp · Reno, NV · posted 7 days ago
  2. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $17.75–$27.69/ hour
    Labcorp · Las Vegas, NV · posted 8 days ago

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