Phlebotomist 530a-2p
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · Memphis, TN
Pay for phlebotomists in the Memphis area centers on $18.56 per hour, or about $38,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.37 and the upper quarter over $21.91. That ranks 180th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 162nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Memphis. The free report below lists employers near Memphis and what they pay.
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · Memphis, TN
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · Memphis, TN
The metro median is in line with the Tennessee statewide median of $18.48 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 460 phlebotomists employed in the Memphis metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.61 | $32,470 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.37 | $36,130 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.56 | $38,600 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.91 | $45,570 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.23 | $48,320 | 11% 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 Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
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).
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CommonSpirit Health · Ooltewah, TN
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CMS lists 11 hospitals in Memphis, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memphis Va Medical Center Memphis, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Regional One Health Memphis, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Delta Specialty Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Crestwyn Behavioral Health Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Lakeside Behavioral Health System Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Memphis Mental Health Institute Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | 11 mi | $18.56/hr | 57,493 |
| Bartlett, TN | 12 mi | $18.56/hr | 56,708 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 63 mi | $18.38/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 74 mi | $17.44/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 130 mi | $18.42/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 138 mi | $18.42/hr | 204,774 |
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.
Memphis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Phlebotomists in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $18.56 per hour, about $38,600 a year. The middle half earn between $17.37 and $21.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Memphis ranks 162nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 180th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Memphis, led by Baptist Memorial Hospital. 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 Memphis is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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