TX · Wichita Falls · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Wichita Falls, TX

The median phlebotomist pay in the Wichita Falls area is $18.88 per hour ($39,270 a year), with the typical range running from $15.07 to $21.53. That ranks 153rd of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 104th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Wichita Falls. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Wichita Falls.

Phlebotomist pay in Wichita Falls, TX

The metro median is 1% below the Texas statewide median of $19.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 80 phlebotomists employed in the Wichita Falls metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.33$29,81032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$15.07$31,35028% below U.S. median
Median$18.88$39,27010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.53$44,7803% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.92$49,75014% above U.S. median

How Wichita Falls ranks

  • 153rd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 104th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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.

What your pay buys in Wichita Falls

  • Overall prices in Wichita Falls run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.88 median hour buys what $21.09 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$680
  • Per year: $33,984
  • Per month: $2,832
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Wichita Falls

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 Wichita Falls 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
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health · Lufkin, TX

$15.67–$22.14/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101884740336
New this week
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Hospitals in Wichita Falls

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wichita Falls, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
United Regional Health Care System
Wichita Falls, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
North Texas State Hospital
Wichita Falls, TX
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Red River Hospital
Wichita Falls, 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
Lawton, OK49 mi$14.79/hr90,027
Denton, TX93 mi$21.45/hr165,998
Flower Mound, TX101 mi$21.45/hr79,990
Fort Worth, TX103 mi$21.45/hr1,008,106
North Richland Hills, TX104 mi$21.45/hr71,436
Little Elm, TX105 mi$21.45/hr61,219

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 Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Wichita Falls, TX?

Phlebotomists in the Wichita Falls metro area have a median pay of $18.88 per hour, about $39,270 a year. The middle half earn between $15.07 and $21.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Wichita Falls ranks 104th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 153rd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Wichita Falls?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wichita Falls, led by United Regional Health Care System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls?

The federal per diem benchmark in Wichita Falls 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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