WI · Milwaukee · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Pay for phlebotomists in the Milwaukee area centers on $22.48 per hour, or about $46,750 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.70 and the upper quarter over $22.91. That ranks 49th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 32nd of 283 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Milwaukee.

More open Phlebotomist roles in Milwaukee

6 more open roles from employers in Milwaukee. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Mobile Phlebotomist

Premise Health · Milwaukee, WI

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  • Req 101456439520
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Phlebotomist

Labcorp · Milwaukee, WI

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  • Part time
  • Req 2631517
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago

Phlebotomist-Float

Labcorp · Milwaukee, WI

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  • Full time
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Phlebotomist pay in Milwaukee, 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 860 phlebotomists employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.05$37,54014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.70$38,90011% below U.S. median
Median$22.48$46,7507% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.91$47,6509% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.38$50,71016% above U.S. median

How Milwaukee ranks

  • 49th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 32nd of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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.

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What your pay buys in Milwaukee

  • Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.48 median hour buys what $23.19 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Milwaukee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$809
  • Per year: $40,464
  • Per month: $3,372

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

Travel assignment per diem in Milwaukee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$140
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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).

Open Phlebotomist roles in Wisconsin

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Hospitals in Milwaukee

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ascension St Francis Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Milwaukee Va Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc
Milwaukee, WI
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
West Allis, WI5 mi$22.48/hr59,784
Waukesha, WI15 mi$22.48/hr71,461
Racine, WI25 mi$22.74/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI33 mi$18.57/hr99,578
Waukegan, IL48 mi$23.08/hr88,570
Janesville, WI59 mi$21.75/hr66,428

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 Milwaukee

Milwaukee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Milwaukee, WI?

Phlebotomists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $22.48 per hour, about $46,750 a year. The middle half earn between $18.70 and $22.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 32nd of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 49th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do phlebotomists work in Milwaukee?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee, led by Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Milwaukee is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place phlebotomists in Milwaukee?

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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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2What they are offering now

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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