WA · Kent · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Kent, WA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Kent area is $23.43 per hour ($48,730 a year), with the typical range running from $22.40 to $28.11. 23 open roles with published pay are listed for Kent and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 27 hospitals in the Kent metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kent.

Open Phlebotomist roles near Kent

Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Seattle, WA

$24.15–$28.75/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101753381312
New this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Gig Harbor, WA

$26.35–$31.40/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101696444368
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics · Gig Harbor, WA

$24.15–$28.75/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time
  • Req 101659141744
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Who is hiring phlebotomists near Kent

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare9$30.77
Labcorp7$27.08
One Medical3$26
Quest Diagnostics3$26.45
CommonSpirit Health1$34.49

Phlebotomist pay in Kent, WA

The metro median is 2% above the Washington statewide median of $22.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 1,290 phlebotomists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.01$41,6205% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.40$46,5907% above U.S. median
Median$23.43$48,73012% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.11$58,47034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$30.79$64,04047% above U.S. median

How Kent ranks

  • 24th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 105th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 6 Washington 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 Kent

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.43 median hour buys what $21.08 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.

Estimate your Kent paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$843
  • Per year: $42,174
  • Per month: $3,514
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kent

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$208
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,100
13-week assignment$27,300

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).

Hospitals in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area

CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, 12 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Kirkland, WA
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
St Anthony Hospital
Gig Harbor, WA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Highline Medical Center
Burien, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Everett, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)
Seattle, WA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
St Clare Hospital
Lakewood, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Francis Community Hospital
Federal Way, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Swedish Issaquah
Issaquah, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Auburn, WA6 mi$23.43/hr85,513
Renton, WA6 mi$23.43/hr105,543

Phlebotomist jobs in Washington · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Washington 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.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Kent

Kent city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Kent, WA?

Phlebotomists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $23.43 per hour, about $48,730 a year. The middle half earn between $22.40 and $28.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 105th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 24th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Kent?

We list 23 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kent.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Kent as a phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Kent?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kent is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportKent, WA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
  • LabcorpSeattle, WA · 8 postings$27.08/ hr$20–$32
  • Quest DiagnosticsGig Harbor, WA · 6 postings$26.45/ hr$22–$31
  • One MedicalShoreline, WA · 4 postings$26.00/ hr$25–$28

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$22Median$27.08High$37

33 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Washington, 24 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 33 Phlebotomist roles

  1. PhlebotomistPermanent
    $20.00–$27.69/ hour
    Labcorp · Vancouver, WA · posted today
  2. Phlebotomist-Patient Services RepresentativePermanent
    $24.40–$37.14/ hour
    MultiCare · Tacoma, WA · posted yesterday

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