NY · Syracuse · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Syracuse, NY

Pay for phlebotomists in the Syracuse area centers on $20.95 per hour, or about $43,570 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.25 and the upper quarter over $22.94. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse. That ranks 92nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 76th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Syracuse and what they pay.

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Phlebotomist pay in Syracuse, NY

The metro median is 11% below the New York statewide median of $23.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 190 phlebotomists employed in the Syracuse metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.67$34,67021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.25$37,96013% below U.S. median
Median$20.95$43,570in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.94$47,7209% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.50$57,20031% above U.S. median

How Syracuse ranks

  • 92nd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 76th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Syracuse

  • Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.95 median hour buys what $21.88 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Syracuse paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$754
  • Per year: $37,710
  • Per month: $3,142

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

Travel assignment per diem in Syracuse

ItemFederal 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 Syracuse

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Syracuse Va Medical Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr
Syracuse, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Utica, NY46 mi$23.60/hr63,660
Rochester, NY75 mi$21.80/hr207,282
Schenectady, NY113 mi$21.91/hr69,495
Scranton, PA116 mi$18.24/hr75,905
Albany, NY122 mi$21.91/hr101,317
Troy, NY127 mi$21.91/hr51,065

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.

New York state guide

Other healthcare roles in Syracuse

Syracuse city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Syracuse, NY?

Phlebotomists in the Syracuse metro area have a median pay of $20.95 per hour, about $43,570 a year. The middle half earn between $18.25 and $22.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Syracuse ranks 76th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Syracuse?

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

Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse 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 Syracuse?

The federal per diem benchmark in Syracuse 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.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportSyracuse, 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

  1. Phlebotomist IPermanent
    $24.00–$25.70/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Bay Shore, NY · posted today
  2. Phlebotomist IPermanent
    $24.00–$24.50/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Valley Stream, NY · posted today

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