PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Phlebotomist II Part-Time
Quest Diagnostics · Clifton, NJ
$24.50–$26.25/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Phlebotomist jobs in Clifton, NJ
The median phlebotomist pay in the Clifton area is $23.48 per hour ($48,840 a year), with the typical range running from $22.50 to $27.70. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Clifton. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Clifton metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Clifton.
- $23.48median pay per hour, New York
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 5,760phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Phlebotomist roles in Clifton
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Clifton, NJ
$24.50–$26.25/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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The metro median is 4% above the New Jersey statewide median of $22.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 5,760 phlebotomists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.64 | $40,850 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.50 | $46,800 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.48 | $48,840 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.70 | $57,620 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.87 | $62,130 | 42% above U.S. median |
How Clifton ranks
- 22nd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 116th 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 Clifton
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.48 median hour buys what $20.86 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Clifton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$845
- Per year: $42,264
- Per month: $3,522
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Clifton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
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 the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic, NJ | 2 mi | $23.48/hr | 70,722 |
| Paterson, NJ | 4 mi | $23.48/hr | 160,463 |
Phlebotomist jobs in New Jersey · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Clifton, NJ?
Phlebotomists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $23.48 per hour, about $48,840 a year. The middle half earn between $22.50 and $27.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Clifton a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 116th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 22nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in Clifton?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Clifton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Clifton.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Clifton as a phlebotomist?
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Clifton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Clifton is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportClifton, NJ · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Quest DiagnosticsHackensack, NJ · 35 postings$25.38/ hr$22–$30
- Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 2 postings$25.35/ hr$20–$31
- LabcorpNewark, NJ · 44 postings$20.88/ hr$18–$30
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$22.82High$26
83 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in New Jersey, 72 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 83 Phlebotomist roles
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