NJ · East Orange · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in East Orange, NJ

Pay for phlebotomists in the East Orange area centers on $23.48 per hour, or about $48,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.50 and the upper quarter over $27.70. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in East Orange. That ranks 22nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 116th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near East Orange.

Open Phlebotomist roles in East Orange

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · East Orange, NJ

$17.75–$24.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2636373
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Phlebotomist pay in East Orange, NJ

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.64$40,8506% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.50$46,8007% above U.S. median
Median$23.48$48,84012% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.70$57,62032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.87$62,13042% above U.S. median

How East Orange 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 East Orange

  • 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 East Orange 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 East Orange

ItemFederal 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 East Orange

CMS lists 2 hospitals in East Orange, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Va New Jersey Health Care System
East Orange, NJ
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Carewell Health Medical Center
East Orange, NJ
Acute careFor-profit1 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
Newark, NJ3 mi$23.48/hr317,303
Elizabeth, NJ7 mi$23.48/hr140,413

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.

New Jersey state guide

Other healthcare roles in East Orange

East Orange city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in East Orange, 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 East Orange 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 East Orange?

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

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in East Orange 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 East Orange?

The federal per diem benchmark in East Orange 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 reportEast Orange, 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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

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

  1. Phlebotomist IIPermanent
    $24.50–$26.25/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Manahawkin, NJ · posted today
  2. Phlebotomist IIPermanent
    $24.50–$26.25/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Rutherford, NJ · posted today

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