OR · Salem · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Salem, OR

Pay for phlebotomists in the Salem area centers on $22.50 per hour, or about $46,800 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.18 and the upper quarter over $26.93. That ranks 47th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 78th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Salem. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Salem.

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Phlebotomist pay in Salem, OR

The metro median is 1% below the Oregon statewide median of $22.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 160 phlebotomists employed in the Salem metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.77$39,04011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.18$44,0501% above U.S. median
Median$22.50$46,8007% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.93$56,01028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.38$61,11040% above U.S. median

How Salem ranks

  • 47th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 78th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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.

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What your pay buys in Salem

  • Overall prices in Salem run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.50 median hour buys what $21.71 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 Salem paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$810
  • Per year: $40,500
  • Per month: $3,375

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

Travel assignment per diem in Salem

ItemFederal 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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Oregon

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Salem as they open.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Phlebotomist

Saint Charles Health System · Prineville, OR

$22.61–$28.94/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R1023427
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Phlebotomist- Outpatient

Saint Charles Health System · Sisters, OR

$22.61–$28.94/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R1023360
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Phlebotomist

Saint Charles Health System · Redmond, OR

$22.61–$28.94/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R1023301
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Phlebotomist - Inpatient

Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR

$22.61–$28.94/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R1022705
Top 25% pay
View role
PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Phlebotomist

Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR

$22.61–$28.94/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R1023058
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Salem

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Oregon State Hospital Distinct Part
Salem, OR
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Albany, OR21 mi$22.84/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR27 mi$22.84/hr61,993
Tigard, OR36 mi$23.44/hr57,301
Beaverton, OR40 mi$23.44/hr98,302
Hillsboro, OR42 mi$23.44/hr110,337
Portland, OR46 mi$23.44/hr635,749

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 Salem

Salem city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Salem, OR?

Phlebotomists in the Salem metro area have a median pay of $22.50 per hour, about $46,800 a year. The middle half earn between $21.18 and $26.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Salem ranks 78th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Salem?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Salem, led by Salem Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Salem 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 Salem?

The federal per diem benchmark in 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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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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