Phlebotomist
CommonSpirit Health · Brenham, TX
The median phlebotomist pay in Texas is $19.12 per hour ($39,770 a year), with the typical range running from $17.46 to $22.54. That is 9% below the U.S. median of $20.99 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Midland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Midland.
Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 13,410 phlebotomists employed in Texas.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.62 | $32,490 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.46 | $36,320 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.12 | $39,770 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.54 | $46,880 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.33 | $54,770 | 25% 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.
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.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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 · Brenham, TX
CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX
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CommonSpirit Health · Lufkin, TX
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Midland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Memorial Hospital Midland, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Permian Basin Midland, TX | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | 17 mi | $17.09/hr | 119,748 |
| San Angelo, TX | 106 mi | $19.12/hr | 100,159 |
| Lubbock, TX | 107 mi | $16.97/hr | 272,086 |
| Abilene, TX | 142 mi | $16.71/hr | 130,501 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 245 mi | $18.88/hr | 102,372 |
| El Paso, TX | 253 mi | $17.70/hr | 681,723 |
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.
Midland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Phlebotomists in Texas have a median pay of $19.12 per hour, about $39,770 a year. The middle half earn between $17.46 and $22.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Midland, led by Midland 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 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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Midland is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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