SC · Summerville · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Summerville, SC

The median phlebotomist pay in the Summerville area is $19.11 per hour ($39,740 a year), with the typical range running from $18.45 to $21.83. That ranks 138th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 243rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Summerville. The free report below lists employers near Summerville and what they pay.

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Labcorp · Summerville, SC

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Phlebotomist pay in Summerville, SC

The metro median is 3% above the South Carolina statewide median of $18.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 490 phlebotomists employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.40).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.76$36,94015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.45$38,38012% below U.S. median
Median$19.11$39,7409% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.83$45,4104% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.88$47,5909% above U.S. median

How Summerville ranks

  • 138th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 243rd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Summerville

  • Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.11 median hour buys what $18.93 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Summerville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$688
  • Per year: $34,398
  • Per month: $2,866

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

Travel assignment per diem in Summerville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$246
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,366
13-week assignment$30,758

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 Summerville

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc
Summerville, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 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
North Charleston, SC9 mi$19.11/hr126,005
Goose Creek, SC10 mi$19.11/hr50,352
Columbia, SC83 mi$18.50/hr144,788
Savannah, GA90 mi$19.24/hr148,808
Augusta, GA112 mi$17.67/hr201,737
Rock Hill, SC142 mi$20.56/hr75,798

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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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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Summerville, SC?

Phlebotomists in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $19.11 per hour, about $39,740 a year. The middle half earn between $18.45 and $21.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charleston-North Charleston ranks 243rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 138th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Summerville?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Summerville, led by Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Summerville 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 Summerville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Summerville is $246 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,366 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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