Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Winston Salem, NC
The median phlebotomist pay in the Winston-Salem area is $18.68 per hour ($38,850 a year), with the typical range running from $17.62 to $22.13. That ranks 170th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 151st of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem. The free report below lists employers near Winston-Salem and what they pay.
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Labcorp · Winston Salem, NC
The metro median is 1% below the North Carolina statewide median of $18.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 460 phlebotomists employed in the Winston-Salem metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.41 | $34,130 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.62 | $36,650 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.68 | $38,850 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.13 | $46,030 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $25.17 | $52,350 | 20% above U.S. median |
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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Get my free pay reportSource: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Winston-Salem metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
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Advocate Health · North Carolina
Advocate Health · North Carolina
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Advocate Health · North Carolina
Labcorp · Durham, NC
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital Winston-Salem, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Old Vineyard Youth Services Winston Salem, NC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC | 17 mi | $19.53/hr | 118,601 |
| Greensboro, NC | 24 mi | $19.53/hr | 307,381 |
| Burlington, NC | 44 mi | $20.40/hr | 61,365 |
| Mooresville, NC | 48 mi | $20.56/hr | 52,884 |
| Kannapolis, NC | 48 mi | $20.56/hr | 60,521 |
| Concord, NC | 53 mi | $20.56/hr | 112,395 |
Phlebotomist jobs in North Carolina · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide
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.
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Winston-Salem city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Phlebotomists in the Winston-Salem metro area have a median pay of $18.68 per hour, about $38,850 a year. The middle half earn between $17.62 and $22.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Winston-Salem ranks 151st of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 170th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem, led by Novant Health Medical Park Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Winston-Salem is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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