WI · Kenosha · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Kenosha, WI

Phlebotomists in the Kenosha area earn a median of $18.57 per hour, about $38,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.57 and $22.09. That ranks 178th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 268th of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kenosha. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kenosha.

Phlebotomist pay in Kenosha, WI

The metro median is 15% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $21.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 60 phlebotomists employed in the Kenosha metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.86$37,15015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.57$38,63012% below U.S. median
Median$18.57$38,63012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.09$45,9505% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.84$47,5109% above U.S. median

How Kenosha ranks

  • 178th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 268th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th 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 Kenosha

  • Overall prices in Kenosha run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.57 median hour buys what $18.36 buys at the national price level, 13% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$669
  • Per year: $33,426
  • Per month: $2,786

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kenosha

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 Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Kenosha

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
Kenosha, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Froedtert South Inc.
Kenosha, WI
Acute careGovernment and federal2 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
Racine, WI10 mi$22.74/hr78,057
Waukegan, IL15 mi$23.08/hr88,570
West Allis, WI30 mi$22.48/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI33 mi$22.48/hr563,531
Palatine, IL34 mi$23.08/hr65,951
Arlington Heights, IL34 mi$23.08/hr75,596

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

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Kenosha, WI?

Phlebotomists in the Kenosha metro area have a median pay of $18.57 per hour, about $38,630 a year. The middle half earn between $18.57 and $22.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kenosha ranks 268th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 178th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Kenosha?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kenosha, led by Aurora Medical Center Kenosha. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Kenosha 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 Kenosha?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kenosha 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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