NM · Santa Fe · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Santa Fe, NM

The median phlebotomist pay in New Mexico is $18.50 per hour ($38,480 a year), with the typical range running from $16.95 to $22.39. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Santa Fe. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Santa Fe. The free report below lists employers near Santa Fe and what they pay.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Santa Fe

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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Phlebotomist pay in Santa Fe, NM

Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 680 phlebotomists employed in New Mexico.

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$22.39$46,5707% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.01$49,94014% above U.S. median

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 Santa Fe

  • Overall prices in Santa Fe run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.0).

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 Santa Fe paycheck

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

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for New Mexico. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Santa Fe

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$155
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,645
13-week assignment$21,385

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 Santa Fe

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Fe, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
Santa Fe, NM
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center
Santa Fe, NM
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital
Santa Fe, NM
Acute careGovernment and federalNot 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, NM48 mi$18.50/hr112,524
Albuquerque, NM54 mi$18.50/hr560,326
Pueblo, CO195 mi—111,166
Amarillo, TX236 mi$16.78/hr203,729
Lubbock, TX274 mi$16.97/hr272,086
Flagstaff, AZ319 mi$20.59/hr77,539

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 Santa Fe

Santa Fe city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Santa Fe, NM?

Phlebotomists in New Mexico have a median pay of $18.50 per hour, about $38,480 a year. The middle half earn between $16.95 and $22.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Santa Fe?

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

Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?

The federal per diem benchmark in Santa Fe is $155 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,645 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Santa Fe?

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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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your New Mexico list

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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