PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Phlebotomist III Territory
Quest Diagnostics · New Brunswick, NJ
$26.35–$28.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
Phlebotomist jobs in New Brunswick, NJ
Pay for phlebotomists in the New Brunswick 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 3 hospitals in New Brunswick. 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 New Brunswick.
- $23.48median pay per hour, New York
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 5,760phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Phlebotomist roles in New Brunswick
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · New Brunswick, NJ
$17.75–$24.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Phlebotomy IOP
Labcorp · New Brunswick, NJ
$17.75–$24.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Phlebotomist IOP
Labcorp · New Brunswick, NJ
$17.75–$24.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · New Brunswick, NJ
$17.75–$24.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring phlebotomists near New Brunswick
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Labcorp | 4 | $20.88 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 1 | $27.30 |
Phlebotomist pay in New Brunswick, 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).
| 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick
- 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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 New Brunswick
CMS lists 3 hospitals in New Brunswick, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Specialized Hospital New Brunswick, NJ | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield, NJ | 9 mi | $23.48/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 9 mi | $23.48/hr | 56,939 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $23.23/hr | 91,193 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in New Brunswick
New Brunswick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in New Brunswick. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New Brunswick.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
The federal per diem benchmark in New Brunswick is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in New Brunswick?
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportNew Brunswick, 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
- Phlebotomist IIPermanent$24.50–$26.25/ hour
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