TX · Arlington · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Arlington, TX

Pay for phlebotomists in the Arlington area centers on $21.45 per hour, or about $44,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.49 and the upper quarter over $23.15. That ranks 79th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 118th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Arlington. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Arlington.

More open Phlebotomist roles in Arlington

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

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Arlington, TX

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  • Req 2621015
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Arlington, TX

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Phlebotomist pay in Arlington, TX

The metro median is 12% above the Texas statewide median of $19.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 4,040 phlebotomists employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.65$36,71016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.49$38,46012% below U.S. median
Median$21.45$44,6102% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.15$48,15010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$27.56$57,32031% above U.S. median

How Arlington ranks

  • 79th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 118th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Arlington

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.45 median hour buys what $20.81 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 Arlington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$772
  • Per year: $38,610
  • Per month: $3,218
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Arlington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$181
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,827
13-week assignment$23,751

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 Texas

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

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Brenham, TX

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

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX

$15.67–$22.14/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101971026624
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Lufkin, TX

$15.67–$22.14/ hour
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  • Req 101884740336
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Hospitals in Arlington

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Arlington, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
Arlington, TX
Acute careOther4 of 5No
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott And White Orthopedic And Spine Hospi
Arlington, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Usmd Hospital At Arlington L P
Arlington, TX
Acute careOtherNot ratedYes
Millwood Hospital
Arlington, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Arlington
Arlington, 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
Grand Prairie, TX6 mi$21.45/hr207,331
Mansfield, TX9 mi$21.45/hr80,803

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 Arlington

Arlington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Arlington, TX?

Phlebotomists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $21.45 per hour, about $44,610 a year. The middle half earn between $18.49 and $23.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 118th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 79th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Arlington?

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Arlington, led by Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Arlington 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 Arlington?

The federal per diem benchmark in Arlington is $181 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,827 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

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    $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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