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Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Buffalo, NY
$20.00–$21.45/ hour
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Phlebotomist jobs in Buffalo, NY
Pay for phlebotomists in the Buffalo area centers on $21.92 per hour, or about $45,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.96 and the upper quarter over $23.10. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo. That ranks 66th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 39th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Buffalo.
- $21.92median pay per hour, Buffalo
- $19–$23typical range per hour
- 410phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
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Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Buffalo, NY
$21.50–$23.05/ hour
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Phlebotomist III Float
Quest Diagnostics · Buffalo, NY
$22.25–$24.49/ hour
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Buffalo, NY
$21.50–$23.05/ hour
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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 410 phlebotomists employed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.36 | $36,110 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.96 | $39,440 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.92 | $45,600 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.10 | $48,050 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.87 | $55,890 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Buffalo ranks
- 66th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 39th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Buffalo
- Overall prices in Buffalo-Cheektowaga run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.92 median hour buys what $22.87 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Buffalo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$789
- Per year: $39,456
- Per month: $3,288
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Buffalo
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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 Buffalo
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo, 1 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System) Buffalo, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaleida Health Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sisters Of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Brylin Hosp Buffalo, NY | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Buffalo Psychiatric Center Buffalo, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 66 mi | $21.80/hr | 207,282 |
| Erie, PA | 82 mi | $17.79/hr | 92,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | 138 mi | $20.95/hr | 146,097 |
| Youngstown, OH | 154 mi | $17.33/hr | 59,123 |
| Cleveland, OH | 174 mi | $18.58/hr | 365,379 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 179 mi | $18.72/hr | 307,668 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Buffalo, NY?
Phlebotomists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area have a median pay of $21.92 per hour, about $45,600 a year. The middle half earn between $18.96 and $23.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Buffalo a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranks 39th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 66th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in Buffalo?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Buffalo. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Buffalo.
Do I need a New York license to work in Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
The federal per diem benchmark in Buffalo is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Phlebotomist pay reportBuffalo, NY · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Quest DiagnosticsBuffalo, NY · 25 postings$23.93/ hr$20–$26
- Premise HealthSyracuse, NY · 2 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
- One MedicalNew York, NY · 2 postings$26.75/ hr$26–$28
- 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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