WA · Richland · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Richland, WA

The median phlebotomist pay in the Richland area is $22.06 per hour ($45,890 a year), with the typical range running from $18.58 to $24.72. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Richland. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Richland. The free report below lists employers near Richland and what they pay.

Open Phlebotomist roles in Richland

PermanentPosted 27 days ago

Phlebotomist II

Quest Diagnostics · Richland, WA

$23.22–$24.88/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 100810881936
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Phlebotomist pay in Richland, WA

The metro median is 4% below the Washington statewide median of $22.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 140 phlebotomists employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.46$38,40012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.58$38,65011% below U.S. median
Median$22.06$45,8905% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.72$51,42018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.98$60,28038% above U.S. median

How Richland ranks

  • 63rd of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 72nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Richland

  • Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.06 median hour buys what $22.04 buys at the national price level, 5% above 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 Richland paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$794
  • Per year: $39,708
  • Per month: $3,309
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Richland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,512
13-week assignment$19,656

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 Richland

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Richland, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Richland, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Lourdes Counseling Center
Richland, WA
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Kennewick, WA8 mi$22.06/hr86,728
Pasco, WA8 mi$22.06/hr81,724
Yakima, WA63 mi$22.54/hr97,390
Spokane, WA130 mi$21.22/hr230,609
Spokane Valley, WA136 mi$21.22/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID153 mi$19.10/hr57,355

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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

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Richland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Richland, WA?

Phlebotomists in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $22.06 per hour, about $45,890 a year. The middle half earn between $18.58 and $24.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kennewick-Richland ranks 72nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Richland?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Richland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Richland.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Richland 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 Richland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Richland is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportRichland, 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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