NC · Asheville · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Asheville, NC

Pay for phlebotomists in the Asheville area centers on $18.95 per hour, or about $39,410 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.37 and the upper quarter over $20.91. That ranks 145th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 194th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Asheville. The free report below lists employers near Asheville and what they pay.

More open Phlebotomist roles in Asheville

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

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Asheville, NC

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  • Full time
  • Req 2635938
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Per diemPosted 5 days ago

Phlebotomist PRN

Labcorp · Asheville, NC

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  • Part time
  • Req 2634662
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Phlebotomist pay in Asheville, NC

The metro median is in line with the North Carolina statewide median of $18.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 200 phlebotomists employed in the Asheville metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.55$36,50016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.37$38,21012% below U.S. median
Median$18.95$39,41010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.91$43,490in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$22.79$47,4009% above U.S. median

How Asheville ranks

  • 145th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 194th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 13 North Carolina 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.

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What your pay buys in Asheville

  • Overall prices in Asheville run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.95 median hour buys what $19.64 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Asheville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$682
  • Per year: $34,110
  • Per month: $2,842

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

Travel assignment per diem in Asheville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$125
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,435
13-week assignment$18,655

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 North Carolina

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

PermanentPosted yesterday

Phlebotomist

Advocate Health · North Carolina

$19.80–$29.70/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R272890
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Durham, NC

$17.75–$26.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2614603
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Hospitals in Asheville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Asheville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center
Asheville, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce
Asheville, NC
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Greenville, SC52 mi$18.46/hr74,371
Johnson City, TN54 mi$16.80/hr73,635
Kingsport, TN66 mi$17.48/hr57,109
Gastonia, NC80 mi$20.56/hr85,535
Knoxville, TN83 mi$18.18/hr198,722
Huntersville, NC95 mi$20.56/hr67,087

Phlebotomist jobs in North Carolina · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Carolina

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

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Asheville

Asheville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Asheville, NC?

Phlebotomists in the Asheville metro area have a median pay of $18.95 per hour, about $39,410 a year. The middle half earn between $18.37 and $20.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Asheville ranks 194th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 145th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Asheville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Asheville, led by Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Asheville as a phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina 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 Asheville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Asheville is $125 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,435 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Asheville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Advocate HealthNorth Carolina · 3 postings$24.75/ hr$20–$30
  • 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$24.75High$30

4 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in North Carolina, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Phlebotomist roles

  1. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $19.80–$29.70/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted yesterday
  2. Phlebotomy Technician IIPermanent
    $19.80–$29.70/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted 7 days ago

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