TN · Johnson City · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Johnson City, TN

Phlebotomists in the Johnson City area earn a median of $16.80 per hour, about $34,940 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.51 and $20.36. That ranks 281st of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 229th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Johnson City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Johnson City.

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Phlebotomist pay in Johnson City, TN

The metro median is 9% below the Tennessee statewide median of $18.48 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 160 phlebotomists employed in the Johnson City metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.13).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.30$33,90022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.51$34,34021% below U.S. median
Median$16.80$34,94020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.36$42,3503% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.90$45,5504% above U.S. median

How Johnson City ranks

  • 281st of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 229th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 10 Tennessee 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 Johnson City

  • Overall prices in Johnson City run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.80 median hour buys what $19.11 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Johnson City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$605
  • Per year: $30,240
  • Per month: $2,520
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Johnson City

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 Tennessee

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Ooltewah, TN

$17.67–$24.96/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 100140549376
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Hospitals in Johnson City

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Franklin Woods Community Hospital
Johnson City, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
Acute careNonprofit1 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
Kingsport, TN15 mi$17.48/hr57,109
Asheville, NC54 mi$18.95/hr94,992
Knoxville, TN91 mi$18.18/hr198,722
Gastonia, NC101 mi$20.56/hr85,535
Mooresville, NC101 mi$20.56/hr52,884
Greenville, SC104 mi$18.46/hr74,371

Phlebotomist jobs in Tennessee · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

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

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Johnson City

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Johnson City, TN?

Phlebotomists in the Johnson City metro area have a median pay of $16.80 per hour, about $34,940 a year. The middle half earn between $16.51 and $20.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Johnson City ranks 229th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 281st of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Johnson City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Johnson City, led by Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Johnson City as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Johnson City 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

  • 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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    $17.67–$24.96/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Ooltewah, TN · posted 30+ days ago

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