SC · Greenville · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Greenville, SC

Phlebotomists in the Greenville area earn a median of $18.46 per hour, about $38,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.98 and $20.42. That ranks 188th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 182nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Greenville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Greenville.

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Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Greenville, SC

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Phlebotomist pay in Greenville, SC

The metro median is in line with the South Carolina statewide median of $18.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 640 phlebotomists employed in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.97$33,22024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.98$35,32019% below U.S. median
Median$18.46$38,40012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.42$42,4703% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.84$45,4304% above U.S. median

How Greenville ranks

  • 188th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 182nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 8 South Carolina 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 Greenville

  • Overall prices in Greenville-Anderson-Greer run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.46 median hour buys what $19.79 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Greenville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$665
  • Per year: $33,228
  • Per month: $2,769

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

Travel assignment per diem in Greenville

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).

Hospitals in Greenville

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
St Francis-Downtown
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Greenville, SC
Children'sNonprofitNot 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
Asheville, NC52 mi$18.95/hr94,992
Gastonia, NC72 mi$20.56/hr85,535
Rock Hill, SC76 mi$20.56/hr75,798
Athens, GA84 mi$18.12/hr128,691
Charlotte, NC90 mi$20.56/hr943,476
Huntersville, NC93 mi$20.56/hr67,087

Phlebotomist jobs in South Carolina · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in South Carolina

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

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

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Other healthcare roles in Greenville

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Greenville, SC?

Phlebotomists in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area have a median pay of $18.46 per hour, about $38,400 a year. The middle half earn between $16.98 and $20.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Greenville-Anderson-Greer ranks 182nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 188th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Greenville?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, led by Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Greenville as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville 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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  • 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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