Phlebotomist
CommonSpirit Health · Brenham, TX
Phlebotomists in the Texas City area earn a median of $21.33 per hour, about $44,370 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.06 and $22.93. That ranks 82nd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 80th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 51 hospitals in the Texas City metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Texas City.
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 2,860 phlebotomists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.06 | $35,480 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.06 | $37,560 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.33 | $44,370 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.93 | $47,690 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.21 | $56,600 | 30% 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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Get my free pay reportGross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,337 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,381 |
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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CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, 13 of the 25 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| League City, TX | 14 mi | $21.33/hr | 118,456 |
| Galveston, TX | 18 mi | $21.33/hr | 53,538 |
| Beaumont, TX | 64 mi | $17.24/hr | 112,893 |
| Port Arthur, TX | 68 mi | $17.24/hr | 55,799 |
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 City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Phlebotomists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $21.33 per hour, about $44,370 a year. The middle half earn between $18.06 and $22.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 80th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 82nd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, led by Houston Methodist Baytown 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 Texas City is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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