TX · Tyler · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Tyler, TX

Phlebotomists in the Tyler area earn a median of $18.11 per hour, about $37,670 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.26 and $22.29. That ranks 207th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 192nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Tyler. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tyler.

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

PermanentPosted today

Phlebotomist

Ardent Health · Tyler, TX

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  • Not Applicable Tyler Regional Hospital,
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Phlebotomist pay in Tyler, TX

The metro median is 5% below the Texas statewide median of $19.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 230 phlebotomists employed in the Tyler metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.95$31,10029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.26$35,90018% below U.S. median
Median$18.11$37,67014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.29$46,3606% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.46$48,80012% above U.S. median

How Tyler ranks

  • 207th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 192nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Tyler

  • Overall prices in Tyler run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.11 median hour buys what $19.65 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Tyler paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$652
  • Per year: $32,598
  • Per month: $2,716
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Tyler

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 Tyler 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
  • PRN
  • Req 101884740336
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Hospitals in Tyler

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
Tyler, TX
Acute careOther5 of 5Yes
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler
Tyler, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital
Tyler, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Longview, TX35 mi$18.02/hr83,668
Rockwall, TX78 mi$21.45/hr53,547
Mesquite, TX80 mi$21.45/hr150,140
Rowlett, TX83 mi$21.45/hr68,123
Wylie, TX86 mi$21.45/hr62,954
Garland, TX87 mi$21.45/hr250,431

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 Tyler

Tyler city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Tyler, TX?

Phlebotomists in the Tyler metro area have a median pay of $18.11 per hour, about $37,670 a year. The middle half earn between $17.26 and $22.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tyler ranks 192nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 207th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Tyler?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tyler, led by Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Tyler 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

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

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