NC · Chapel Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

The median phlebotomist pay in the Chapel Hill area is $21.86 per hour ($45,460 a year), with the typical range running from $18.81 to $22.70. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Chapel Hill and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chapel Hill.

Open Phlebotomist roles near Chapel Hill

Roles in other cities of the Durham-Chapel Hill area.

PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Durham, NC

$17.75–$26.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2614603
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Phlebotomist pay in Chapel Hill, NC

The metro median is 15% above the North Carolina statewide median of $18.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 400 phlebotomists employed in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.81$37,04015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.81$39,12010% below U.S. median
Median$21.86$45,4604% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.70$47,2208% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.86$51,71018% above U.S. median

How Chapel Hill ranks

  • 70th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 54th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

What your pay buys in Chapel Hill

  • Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.86 median hour buys what $22.40 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Chapel Hill paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$787
  • Per year: $39,348
  • Per month: $3,279

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

Travel assignment per diem in Chapel Hill

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$140
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Chapel Hill

CMS lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Unc Hospitals
Chapel Hill, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 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
Durham, NC9 mi$21.86/hr301,870
Cary, NC16 mi$21.01/hr182,659
Apex, NC17 mi$21.01/hr75,977
Raleigh, NC23 mi$21.01/hr499,825
Burlington, NC26 mi$20.40/hr61,365
Wake Forest, NC30 mi$21.01/hr56,764

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 Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Chapel Hill, NC?

Phlebotomists in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area have a median pay of $21.86 per hour, about $45,460 a year. The middle half earn between $18.81 and $22.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Durham-Chapel Hill ranks 54th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 70th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Chapel Hill?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chapel Hill.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill?

The federal per diem benchmark in Chapel Hill is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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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