PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Albany, NY
$17.75–$21.00/ hour
Phlebotomist jobs in Albany, NY
Phlebotomists in the Albany area earn a median of $21.91 per hour, about $45,570 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.43 and $22.84. That ranks 67th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 73rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Albany. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Albany.
- $21.91median pay per hour, Albany
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 210phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Phlebotomist roles in Albany
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Phlebotomist - FLOAT
Labcorp · Albany, NY
$17.75–$21.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Albany, NY
$17.75–$20.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Phlebotomist - FLOAT
Labcorp · Albany, NY
$17.75–$20.00/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Mobile Phlebotomist, PRN
Premise Health · Albany, NY
$27.00–$32.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Labcorp | 4 | $19.13 |
| Premise Health | 1 | $29.50 |
Phlebotomist pay in Albany, NY
The metro median is 7% below the New York statewide median of $23.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 210 phlebotomists employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.56 | $36,520 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.43 | $38,330 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.91 | $45,570 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.84 | $47,510 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $24.70 | $51,380 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Albany ranks
- 67th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 73rd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 7 New York metro areas
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 Albany
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.91 median hour buys what $22.01 buys at the national price level, 5% above 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 Albany paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$789
- Per year: $39,438
- Per month: $3,286
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Albany
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
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 Albany
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Albany, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Va Medical Center Albany, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Peter's Hospital Albany, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital Albany, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Capital District Psych Center Albany, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 8 mi | $21.91/hr | 51,065 |
| Schenectady, NY | 11 mi | $21.91/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 71 mi | $22.80/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 75 mi | $22.80/hr | 154,888 |
| Utica, NY | 78 mi | $23.60/hr | 63,660 |
| Bristol, CT | 81 mi | $22.24/hr | 62,195 |
Phlebotomist jobs in New York · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Albany
Albany city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Albany, NY?
Phlebotomists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $21.91 per hour, about $45,570 a year. The middle half earn between $18.43 and $22.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Albany a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 73rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 67th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in Albany?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Albany. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Albany.
Do I need a New York license to work in Albany as a phlebotomist?
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Albany?
The federal per diem benchmark in Albany is $117 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportAlbany, NY · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Premise HealthSyracuse, NY · 2 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
- One MedicalNew York, NY · 2 postings$26.75/ hr$26–$28
- Quest DiagnosticsBuffalo, NY · 25 postings$23.93/ hr$20–$26
- United Health ServicesNorwich, NY · 2 postings$23.23/ hr$19–$28
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$21.88High$26
87 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in New York, 73 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 87 Phlebotomist roles
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