WI · Appleton · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Appleton, WI

The median phlebotomist pay in the Appleton area is $22.43 per hour ($46,660 a year), with the typical range running from $18.12 to $22.87. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Appleton. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Appleton. The free report below lists employers near Appleton and what they pay.

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Phlebotomist pay in Appleton, WI

The metro median is 3% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $21.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 140 phlebotomists employed in the Appleton metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.71$36,84016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.12$37,69014% below U.S. median
Median$22.43$46,6607% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.87$47,5709% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.31$54,72025% above U.S. median

How Appleton ranks

  • 50th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 16th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 11 Wisconsin 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 Appleton

  • Overall prices in Appleton run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.43 median hour buys what $24.27 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Appleton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$807
  • Per year: $40,374
  • Per month: $3,364

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

Travel assignment per diem in Appleton

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).

Hospitals in Appleton

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus
Appleton, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc
Appleton, WI
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
Oshkosh, WI20 mi$22.10/hr67,242
Green Bay, WI26 mi$21.15/hr106,311
Milwaukee, WI87 mi$22.48/hr563,531
Waukesha, WI88 mi$22.48/hr71,461
West Allis, WI90 mi$22.48/hr59,784
Madison, WI97 mi$22.31/hr285,300

Phlebotomist jobs in Wisconsin · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Wisconsin state guide

Other healthcare roles in Appleton

Appleton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Appleton, WI?

Phlebotomists in the Appleton metro area have a median pay of $22.43 per hour, about $46,660 a year. The middle half earn between $18.12 and $22.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Appleton ranks 16th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Appleton?

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

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Appleton as a phlebotomist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Appleton 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

  • Premise HealthMadison, WI · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
  • Mayo ClinicEau Claire, WI · 2 postings$22.55/ hr$20–$25
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 13 postings$30.48/ hr$20–$38
  • Premise HealthLewiston, ID · 4 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32

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Low$20Median$24.75High$32

7 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Clinic Phlebotomist: FloatPermanent
    $19.80–$29.70/ hour
    Advocate Health · Mount Pleasant, WI · posted 9 days ago
  2. Phlebotomist I OR II - Full TimePermanent
    $20.00–$25.09/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Eau Claire, WI · posted 13 days ago

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