TN · Nashville · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Nashville, TN

Pay for phlebotomists in the Nashville area centers on $20.03 per hour, or about $41,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.98 and the upper quarter over $23.48. That ranks 111th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 121st of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Nashville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Nashville.

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7 more open roles from employers in Nashville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Nashville, TN

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  • Full time
  • Req 2636611
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, TN

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  • Full time
  • Req R-69576
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

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Quest Diagnostics · Nashville, TN

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  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101261726512
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Phlebotomist

US Oncology Network · Nashville, TN

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Phlebotomist pay in Nashville, TN

The metro median is 8% above the Tennessee statewide median of $18.48 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 980 phlebotomists employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.24$31,70027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.98$37,40014% below U.S. median
Median$20.03$41,6505% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.48$48,84012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.05$54,18024% above U.S. median

How Nashville ranks

  • 111th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 121st of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Nashville

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.03 median hour buys what $20.79 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Nashville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$721
  • Per year: $36,054
  • Per month: $3,004
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Nashville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$222
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,156
13-week assignment$28,028

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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Tennessee

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Ooltewah, TN

$17.67–$24.96/ hour
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Hospitals in Nashville

CMS lists 10 hospitals in Nashville, 5 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Metro Nashville General Hospital
Nashville, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System
Nashville, TN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Nashville, TN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Middle Tn Mental Health Institute
Nashville, TN
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Hendersonville, TN14 mi$20.03/hr63,947
Franklin, TN18 mi$20.03/hr89,142
Clarksville, TN41 mi$17.72/hr185,690
Bowling Green, KY59 mi$17.78/hr79,076
Madison, AL101 mi$17.31/hr64,029
Huntsville, AL102 mi$17.31/hr230,402

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 Nashville

Nashville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Nashville, TN?

Phlebotomists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $20.03 per hour, about $41,650 a year. The middle half earn between $17.98 and $23.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 121st of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 111th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Nashville?

CMS lists 10 hospitals in Nashville, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Nashville 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 Nashville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Nashville is $222 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,156 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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Low$18Median$23.12High$32

734 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in the US, 605 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Phlebotomist roles

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

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