PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Columbus, OH
$17.75–$25.92/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Phlebotomist jobs in Columbus, OH
Phlebotomists in the Columbus area earn a median of $20.60 per hour, about $42,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $22.32. That ranks 100th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 81st of 283 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.
- $20.60median pay per hour, Columbus
- $19–$22typical range per hour
- 600phlebotomists employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Phlebotomist roles in Columbus
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Flex Phlebotomist / Administrative Assistant (Easton)
One Medical · Columbus, OH
$20.25–$22.25/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Columbus, OH
$17.75–$25.92/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Float Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Columbus, OH
$17.75–$25.92/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Columbus, OH
$17.75–$25.92/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Phlebotomist
Labcorp · Columbus, OH
$17.75–$25.92/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Phlebotomist roles in Columbus
5 more open roles from employers in Columbus. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Phlebotomist - Columbus, OH
Sonic Healthcare · Columbus, OH
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Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Columbus, OH
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Phlebotomist Hiring Event
Quest Diagnostics · Columbus, OH
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Phlebotomist II Float
Quest Diagnostics · Columbus, OH
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Phlebotomist II Territory
Quest Diagnostics · Columbus, OH
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring phlebotomists near Columbus
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Labcorp | 5 | $21.84 |
| One Medical | 1 | $21.25 |
Phlebotomist pay in Columbus, OH
The metro median is 10% above the Ohio statewide median of $18.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 600 phlebotomists employed in the Columbus metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.62).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.93 | $37,290 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.63 | $38,750 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.60 | $42,850 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.32 | $46,430 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.12 | $48,090 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 100th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 81st of 283 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 10 Ohio 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 Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.60 median hour buys what $21.58 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Columbus paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$742
- Per year: $37,080
- Per month: $3,090
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbus
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Columbus
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohio State University State Health System Columbus, OH | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Behavioral Health Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Vista Health And Wellness Llc Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Sun Behavioral Columbus Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH | 30 mi | $20.60/hr | 51,424 |
| Springfield, OH | 43 mi | $18.67/hr | 58,138 |
| Kettering, OH | 65 mi | $19.22/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 66 mi | $19.22/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 80 mi | $19.61/hr | 52,291 |
| Hamilton, OH | 93 mi | $19.61/hr | 63,953 |
License and tax basics in Ohio
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Columbus
Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in Columbus, OH?
Phlebotomists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $20.60 per hour, about $42,850 a year. The middle half earn between $18.63 and $22.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 81st of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 100th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring phlebotomists in Columbus?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Columbus. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Columbus.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus as a phlebotomist?
Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Columbus?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Columbus?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- LabcorpColumbus, OH · 25 postings$21.84/ hr$18–$26
- Premise HealthCincinnati, OH · 2 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
- Premise HealthLewiston, ID · 4 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
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Low$18Median$21.84High$26
28 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Ohio, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 28 Phlebotomist roles
- PhlebotomistPermanent$17.75–$25.92/ hour
- Flex Phlebotomist / Administrative Assistant (Easton)Permanent$20.25–$22.25/ hour
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