OH · Kettering · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Kettering, OH

Phlebotomists in the Kettering area earn a median of $19.22 per hour, about $39,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.45 and $21.71. That ranks 133rd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 122nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Kettering and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kettering.

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Roles in other cities of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek area.

PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Miamisburg, OH

$17.75–$25.92/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2632319
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Phlebotomist pay in Kettering, OH

The metro median is 3% above the Ohio statewide median of $18.67 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 540 phlebotomists employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.62).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.98$37,40014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.45$38,38012% below U.S. median
Median$19.22$39,9908% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.71$45,1603% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.60$47,0108% above U.S. median

How Kettering ranks

  • 133rd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 122nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Kettering

  • Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.22 median hour buys what $20.73 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Kettering paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$692
  • Per year: $34,596
  • Per month: $2,883

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kettering

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$115
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,323
13-week assignment$17,199

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 Kettering

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Dayton, OH7 mi$19.22/hr136,346
Middletown, OH18 mi$19.61/hr52,291
Springfield, OH25 mi$18.67/hr58,138
Hamilton, OH30 mi$19.61/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH43 mi$19.61/hr314,915
Columbus, OH65 mi$20.60/hr933,263

Phlebotomist jobs in Ohio · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

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.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Kettering

Kettering city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Kettering, OH?

Phlebotomists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $19.22 per hour, about $39,990 a year. The middle half earn between $18.45 and $21.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 122nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 133rd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Kettering?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kettering.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Kettering 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 Kettering?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kettering is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 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

  • Premise HealthCincinnati, OH · 2 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
  • LabcorpColumbus, OH · 25 postings$21.84/ hr$18–$26
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
  • Premise HealthLewiston, ID · 4 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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2What they are offering now

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

  1. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $17.75–$25.92/ hour
    Labcorp · Columbus, OH · posted 6 days ago
  2. Flex Phlebotomist / Administrative Assistant (Easton)Permanent
    $20.25–$22.25/ hour
    One Medical · Columbus, OH · posted 6 days ago

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