Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics · Kingsport, TN
The median phlebotomist pay in the Kingsport area is $17.48 per hour ($36,360 a year), with the typical range running from $16.52 to $19.00. That ranks 248th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 153rd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport. The free report below lists employers near Kingsport and what they pay.
2 more open roles from employers in Kingsport. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Quest Diagnostics · Kingsport, TN
Quest Diagnostics · Kingsport, TN
The metro median is 5% below the Tennessee statewide median of $18.48 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 150 phlebotomists employed in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.46).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.32 | $33,950 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.52 | $34,360 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.48 | $36,360 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $19.00 | $39,520 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.78 | $45,300 | 4% above U.S. median |
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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Get my free pay reportSource: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kingsport-Bristol metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal 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).
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CommonSpirit Health · Ooltewah, TN
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CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Indian Path Community Hospital Kingsport, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Creekside Behavioral Health Kingsport, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | 15 mi | $16.80/hr | 73,635 |
| Asheville, NC | 66 mi | $18.95/hr | 94,992 |
| Knoxville, TN | 87 mi | $18.18/hr | 198,722 |
| Mooresville, NC | 116 mi | $20.56/hr | 52,884 |
| Gastonia, NC | 116 mi | $20.56/hr | 85,535 |
| Greenville, SC | 117 mi | $18.46/hr | 74,371 |
Phlebotomist jobs in Tennessee · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide
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.
Kingsport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Phlebotomists in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area have a median pay of $17.48 per hour, about $36,360 a year. The middle half earn between $16.52 and $19.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Kingsport-Bristol ranks 153rd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 248th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Kingsport, led by Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Kingsport 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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