NC · Wilmington · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Wilmington, NC

The median phlebotomist pay in the Wilmington area is $18.06 per hour ($37,560 a year), with the typical range running from $17.74 to $21.74. That ranks 211th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 251st of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington. The free report below lists employers near Wilmington and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in Wilmington. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Per diemPosted 11 days ago

PRN Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Wilmington, NC

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  • Part time
  • Req 2634304
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Phlebotomist pay in Wilmington, NC

The metro median is 5% below 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 Wilmington 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%$16.88$35,11020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.74$36,90015% below U.S. median
Median$18.06$37,56014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.74$45,2204% above U.S. median
Top 10%$21.92$45,5904% above U.S. median

How Wilmington ranks

  • 211th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 251st of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th 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 Wilmington

  • Overall prices in Wilmington run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.06 median hour buys what $18.73 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Wilmington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$650
  • Per year: $32,508
  • Per month: $2,709

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

Travel assignment per diem in Wilmington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,463
13-week assignment$19,019

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 Wilmington as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Phlebotomist

Advocate Health · North Carolina

$19.80–$29.70/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R272890
New this week
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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 Wilmington

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Wilmington Treatment Center
Wilmington, NC
Acute careNonprofitNot 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
Jacksonville, NC46 mi$16.93/hr70,840
Fayetteville, NC86 mi$16.56/hr209,496
Greenville, NC100 mi$18.26/hr95,138
Apex, NC119 mi$21.01/hr75,977
Raleigh, NC120 mi$21.01/hr499,825
Cary, NC121 mi$21.01/hr182,659

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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 Wilmington

Wilmington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Wilmington, NC?

Phlebotomists in the Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $18.06 per hour, about $37,560 a year. The middle half earn between $17.74 and $21.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Wilmington ranks 251st of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 211th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Wilmington?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington, led by Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Wilmington is $135 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,463 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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