NM · Albuquerque · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Phlebotomists in the Albuquerque area earn a median of $18.50 per hour, about $38,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.95 and $22.65. That ranks 185th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 216th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Albuquerque. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Albuquerque.

More open Phlebotomist roles in Albuquerque

2 more open roles from employers in Albuquerque. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Albuquerque, NM

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  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 98741864240
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Phlebotomist pay in Albuquerque, NM

The metro median is in line with the New Mexico statewide median of $18.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 420 phlebotomists employed in the Albuquerque metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.01$31,22028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.95$35,26019% below U.S. median
Median$18.50$38,48012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.65$47,1108% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.01$49,94014% above U.S. median

How Albuquerque ranks

  • 185th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 216th 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.

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What your pay buys in Albuquerque

  • Overall prices in Albuquerque run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.50 median hour buys what $19.36 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Albuquerque paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$666
  • Per year: $33,300
  • Per month: $2,775

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

Travel assignment per diem in Albuquerque

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$144
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,568
13-week assignment$20,384

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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in New Mexico

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Albuquerque as they open.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Gallup, NM

$20.00–$24.00/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101877316736
New this week
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Santa Fe, NM

$20.00–$24.00/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101607923328
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Hospitals in Albuquerque

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Albuquerque, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lovelace Westside Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Lovelace Women's Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Va New Mexico Healthcare System
Albuquerque, NM
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Unm Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
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
Rio Rancho, NM13 mi$18.50/hr112,524
Santa Fe, NM54 mi$18.50/hr90,551
Las Cruces, NM192 mi$20.38/hr116,998
Amarillo, TX272 mi$16.78/hr203,729
Flagstaff, AZ281 mi$20.59/hr77,539
Lubbock, TX292 mi$16.97/hr272,086

Phlebotomist jobs in New Mexico · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Mexico

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

New Mexico taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

New Mexico state guide

Other healthcare roles in Albuquerque

Albuquerque city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Albuquerque, NM?

Phlebotomists in the Albuquerque metro area have a median pay of $18.50 per hour, about $38,480 a year. The middle half earn between $16.95 and $22.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Albuquerque ranks 216th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 185th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Albuquerque?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Albuquerque, led by Lovelace Westside Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Albuquerque as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Albuquerque is $144 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Albuquerque?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Quest DiagnosticsGallup, NM · 2 postings$22.00/ hr$20–$24
  • 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$23.12High$32

734 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in the US, 605 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Phlebotomist IIPermanent
    $20.00–$24.00/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Gallup, NM · posted 3 days ago
  2. Phlebotomist IIPermanent
    $20.00–$24.00/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Santa Fe, NM · posted 9 days ago

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