OR · Portland · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Portland, OR

Phlebotomists in the Portland area earn a median of $23.44 per hour, about $48,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $28.02. That ranks 23rd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 62nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Portland and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Portland.

Open Phlebotomist roles near Portland

Roles in other cities of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area.

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Vancouver, WA

$20.00–$27.69/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2633660
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7 more open roles from employers in Portland. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Portland, OR

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  • Full-Time
  • Req 2634249
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Portland, OR

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  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101571720784
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Phlebotomist Float

Labcorp · Portland, OR

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  • Full time
  • Req 2631078
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Phlebotomist pay in Portland, OR

The metro median is 3% above the Oregon statewide median of $22.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 1,100 phlebotomists employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.09$39,7109% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.74$45,2204% above U.S. median
Median$23.44$48,76012% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.02$58,28033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.87$62,13042% above U.S. median

How Portland ranks

  • 23rd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 62nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Oregon 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 Portland

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.44 median hour buys what $22.23 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Portland paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$844
  • Per year: $42,192
  • Per month: $3,516

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

Travel assignment per diem in Portland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$155
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,687
13-week assignment$21,931

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 Portland

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Portland, 5 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Portland Va Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Adventist Health Portland
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics
Portland, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospital For Children - Portland
Portland, OR
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Cedar Hills Hospital
Portland, OR
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
Vancouver, WA7 mi$23.44/hr198,992
Beaverton, OR9 mi$23.44/hr98,302
Salem, OR46 mi$22.50/hr180,406
Albany, OR67 mi$22.84/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR74 mi$22.84/hr61,993
Springfield, OR104 mi$21.78/hr61,182

Phlebotomist jobs in Oregon · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oregon state guide

Other healthcare roles in Portland

Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Portland, OR?

Phlebotomists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $23.44 per hour, about $48,760 a year. The middle half earn between $21.74 and $28.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 62nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Portland?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portland.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Portland as a phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon 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 Portland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Portland is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Portland?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Saint Charles Health SystemBend, OR · 6 postings$25.77/ hr$23–$29
  • 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$23Median$25.77High$29

7 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Oregon, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Phlebotomist roles

  1. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $22.61–$28.94/ hour
    Saint Charles Health System · Prineville, OR · posted 3 days ago
  2. Phlebotomist- OutpatientPermanent
    $22.61–$28.94/ hour
    Saint Charles Health System · Sisters, OR · posted 8 days ago

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