PA · Philadelphia · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Phlebotomists in the Philadelphia area earn a median of $21.83 per hour, about $45,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.65 and $23.73. That ranks 72nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 95th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Philadelphia.

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8 more open roles from employers in Philadelphia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Philadelphia, PA

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  • Req 2634206
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Phlebotomist -FLOAT

Labcorp · Philadelphia, PA

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Phlebotomist pay in Philadelphia, PA

The metro median is 13% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $19.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 2,620 phlebotomists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.93$37,29015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.65$38,79011% below U.S. median
Median$21.83$45,4004% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.73$49,36013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.41$54,93026% above U.S. median

How Philadelphia ranks

  • 72nd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 95th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

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What your pay buys in Philadelphia

  • Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.83 median hour buys what $21.29 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Philadelphia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$786
  • Per year: $39,294
  • Per month: $3,274

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

Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$184
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,932
13-week assignment$25,116

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

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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Hazleton, PA

$24.50–$26.25/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101580429184
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Hospitals in Philadelphia

CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Philadelphia Va Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Jefferson Health- Northeast
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Camden, NJ5 mi$21.83/hr71,749
Trenton, NJ25 mi$23.23/hr91,193
Wilmington, DE28 mi$21.83/hr73,176
Vineland, NJ38 mi$22.60/hr62,070
Allentown, PA44 mi$20.79/hr127,138
Bethlehem, PA44 mi$20.79/hr79,453

Phlebotomist jobs in Pennsylvania · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

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 Philadelphia

Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Philadelphia, PA?

Phlebotomists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $21.83 per hour, about $45,400 a year. The middle half earn between $18.65 and $23.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 95th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Philadelphia?

CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, led by Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 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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Low$18Median$23.12High$32

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

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