NC · Raleigh · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Raleigh, NC

Phlebotomists in the Raleigh area earn a median of $21.01 per hour, about $43,700 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.60 and $22.95. That ranks 91st of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 88th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh. The free report below lists employers near Raleigh and what they pay.

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

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist, Clinical Svcs Tech

WakeMed Health and Hospitals · Raleigh, NC

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  • Full Time Clinical Support WakeMed Ralei
  • Req 33474
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Phlebotomist

WakeMed Health and Hospitals · Raleigh, NC

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  • Full Time Clinical Support WakeMed Ralei
  • Req 31552
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Phlebotomist, Ambulatory

WakeMed Health and Hospitals · Raleigh, NC

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  • Full Time Clinical Support WakeMed North
  • Req 32910
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Phlebotomist pay in Raleigh, NC

The metro median is 11% above the North Carolina statewide median of $18.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 580 phlebotomists employed in the Raleigh-Cary metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.91$37,25015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.60$38,69011% below U.S. median
Median$21.01$43,700in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.95$47,7409% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.75$49,40013% above U.S. median

How Raleigh ranks

  • 91st of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 88th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Raleigh

  • Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.01 median hour buys what $21.40 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Raleigh paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$756
  • Per year: $37,818
  • Per month: $3,152

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

Travel assignment per diem in Raleigh

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$74
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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Triangle Springs
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cary, NC11 mi$21.01/hr182,659
Wake Forest, NC12 mi$21.01/hr56,764
Durham, NC18 mi$21.86/hr301,870
Chapel Hill, NC23 mi$21.86/hr64,028
Rocky Mount, NC48 mi$18.51/hr54,541
Burlington, NC49 mi$20.40/hr61,365

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 Raleigh

Raleigh city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Raleigh, NC?

Phlebotomists in the Raleigh-Cary metro area have a median pay of $21.01 per hour, about $43,700 a year. The middle half earn between $18.60 and $22.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Raleigh-Cary ranks 88th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 91st of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Raleigh?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh, led by Rex Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

The federal per diem benchmark in Raleigh is $131 a night for lodging and $74 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.

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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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