PA · Harrisburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Harrisburg, PA

Phlebotomists in the Harrisburg area earn a median of $20.13 per hour, about $41,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $22.40. That ranks 110th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 145th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Harrisburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Harrisburg.

Phlebotomist pay in Harrisburg, PA

The metro median is 4% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $19.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 290 phlebotomists employed in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.55$36,50016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.98$37,40014% below U.S. median
Median$20.13$41,8604% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.40$46,5907% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.25$48,36011% above U.S. median

How Harrisburg ranks

  • 110th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 145th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 12 Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg

  • Overall prices in Harrisburg-Carlisle run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.13 median hour buys what $20.41 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$725
  • Per year: $36,234
  • Per month: $3,020

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

Travel assignment per diem in Harrisburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Pennsylvania

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

PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Hazleton, PA

$24.50–$26.25/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101580429184
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Harrisburg

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Harrisburg, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Harrisburg, PA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lancaster, PA35 mi$18.63/hr58,441
Reading, PA51 mi$21.33/hr96,000
Frederick, MD65 mi$23.72/hr89,537
Baltimore, MD69 mi$21.89/hr568,271
Allentown, PA77 mi$20.79/hr127,138
Gaithersburg, MD80 mi$23.72/hr70,686

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License and tax basics in Pennsylvania

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

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

Pennsylvania state guide

Other healthcare roles in Harrisburg

Harrisburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Harrisburg, PA?

Phlebotomists in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area have a median pay of $20.13 per hour, about $41,860 a year. The middle half earn between $17.98 and $22.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Harrisburg-Carlisle ranks 145th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Harrisburg?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Harrisburg, led by Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Harrisburg as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisburg is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 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

  • 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
  • Premise HealthDewitt, IA · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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3Open now: 1 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Phlebotomist IIPermanent
    $24.50–$26.25/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Hazleton, PA · posted 10 days ago

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