TX · Abilene · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Abilene, TX

The median phlebotomist pay in the Abilene area is $16.71 per hour ($34,760 a year), with the typical range running from $14.91 to $17.76. That ranks 283rd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 260th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Abilene. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Abilene.

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Phlebotomist pay in Abilene, TX

The metro median is 13% below the Texas statewide median of $19.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 70 phlebotomists employed in the Abilene metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.75$26,52039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.91$31,01029% below U.S. median
Median$16.71$34,76020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$17.76$36,94015% below U.S. median
Top 10%$20.03$41,6605% below U.S. median

How Abilene ranks

  • 283rd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 260th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 18th of 22 Texas 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 Abilene

  • Overall prices in Abilene run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.71 median hour buys what $18.49 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Abilene paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$602
  • Per year: $30,078
  • Per month: $2,507
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Abilene

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 Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Abilene as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Brenham, TX

$15.67–$22.14/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101997580704
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX

$15.67–$22.14/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101971026624
New this week
View role
Per diemPosted 3 days ago

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Lufkin, TX

$15.67–$22.14/ hour
  • Per diem
  • Req 101884740336
New this week
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Hospitals in Abilene

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene
Abilene, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
San Angelo, TX82 mi$19.12/hr100,159
Wichita Falls, TX122 mi$18.88/hr102,372
Burleson, TX141 mi$21.45/hr56,253
Fort Worth, TX141 mi$21.45/hr1,008,106
Midland, TX142 mi$19.12/hr143,687
Lubbock, TX146 mi$16.97/hr272,086

Phlebotomist jobs in Texas · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas 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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Abilene

Abilene city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Abilene, TX?

Phlebotomists in the Abilene metro area have a median pay of $16.71 per hour, about $34,760 a year. The middle half earn between $14.91 and $17.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Abilene ranks 260th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 283rd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Abilene?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, led by Hendrick Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Abilene as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Abilene 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

  • CommonSpirit HealthBrenham, TX · 3 postings$18.91/ hr$16–$22
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$16Median$18.91High$22

3 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Texas, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Phlebotomist roles

  1. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $15.67–$22.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Brenham, TX · posted today
  2. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $15.67–$22.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX · posted yesterday

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