Complete Guide to Texas Plasma Centers
Comprehensive directory of plasma donation centers across 75 Texas cities. Compare rates, find locations, and maximize your earning potential with current 2025 data.
✅ Updated June 2025 - All 75 Texas cities verified with current rates and center locations
🏙️ Tier 1: Major Metro Areas
Highest rates, most centers, best bonuses - $65-$100 per visit
DFW metroplex leader with highest rates. CSL Plasma, BioLife, Octapharma. New donor bonus up to $1,000.
Energy capital with competitive rates. Strong center network. Medical Center proximity drives demand.
State capital with UT student-friendly hours. Tech worker flexible scheduling. Growing center network.
Military-friendly centers near bases. UTSA student programs. Competitive military spouse rates.
DFW metro benefits with TCU student programs. Transportation worker friendly hours.
🏢 Tier 2: Large Cities
Solid rates with good center coverage - $50-$80 per visit
Border city with UTEP student programs. Military-friendly near Fort Bliss. Bilingual staff available.
DFW access with UTA student base. Sports venue proximity. Entertainment district centers.
Coastal city with TAMUCC programs. Refinery worker schedules. Summer tourism bonuses.
Affluent DFW suburb with modern centers. Tech professional flexible hours. High competition rates.
Texas Tech university town. Student-friendly hours. West Texas regional hub.
Border crossing hub. Truck driver friendly. Bilingual services standard.
DFW Airport proximity. Corporate headquarters location. DART rail accessible centers.
East DFW industrial area. Manufacturing worker schedules. Family-oriented community.
DFW industrial corridor. Manufacturing and logistics workers. Highway-accessible locations.
Panhandle regional center. Cattle industry workers. West Texas A&M student programs.
North DFW growth area. Young professional demographics. Modern facility standards.
DFW sports hub with professional athlete-grade facilities. Premium service standards.
🏘️ Tier 3: Mid-Size Cities
Regional centers with competitive local rates - $40-$70 per visit
Baylor University town. Student-focused programs. Central Texas location.
Refinery worker programs. Lamar University partnerships. Southeast Texas hub.
Border community services. UTRGV student programs. Bilingual operations.
Fort Hood military community. Active duty and veteran programs. Flexible deployment schedules.
Houston metro petrochemical center. Refinery shift schedules. Industrial worker focus.
East Dallas suburb. DART rail accessible. Family community focus.
North Dallas suburb. Professional demographics. Premium service standards.
UNT and TWU university town. Student-friendly hours. Academic calendar bonuses.
Austin metro tech corridor. Dell headquarters proximity. Professional schedules.
North DFW family community. Lake recreation area. Suburban convenience.
East Texas regional hub. UT Tyler programs. Rose capital location.
Texas A&M University town. Aggie student programs. Research community focus.
Houston metro suburb. Energy sector professionals. Family-oriented community.
North Dallas tech corridor. Telecom hub. UT Dallas partnerships.
Oil industry hub. Permian Basin workers. Boom cycle flexibility.
Oil field worker programs. UTPB student services. West Texas rates.
University town with multiple colleges. Military base proximity. West Texas regional.
Sheppard Air Force Base community. MSU student programs. North Texas location.
🏡 Tier 4: Smaller Cities & Regional Centers
Community-focused centers with local rates - $35-$60 per visit
East Texas oil and lumber center. LeTourneau University partnerships.
Island community with UTMB medical focus. Tourism industry workers.
Houston metro refinery workers. Industrial shift schedules.
Twin city to College Station. A&M overflow and community programs.
Houston metro affluent suburb. Energy executives and professionals.
Houston metro refinery center. ExxonMobil employee programs.
Houston metro suburb. Professional family demographics.
UTRGV main campus. Rio Grande Valley medical hub.
Rio Grande Valley center. Agricultural community focus.
Border commerce hub. Medical tourism center. Bilingual services.
Rio Grande Valley airport hub. Winter Texan programs.
Border crossing community. Agricultural worker programs.
South Texas regional center. UHV student programs.
Central Texas medical hub. Scott & White healthcare workers.
Affluent DFW suburb. Family-oriented community programs.
DFW Airport area. Aviation industry workers.
Central DFW location. Corporate headquarters proximity.
DFW entertainment district. Tourism and hospitality workers.
North DFW family suburb. High-income professional area.
South DFW suburb. Growing family community.
Southwest DFW suburb. Diverse family community.
South Dallas suburb. Community-focused programs.
Southwest Dallas suburb. Working family community.
South Dallas area. Industrial and logistics workers.
North DFW affluent suburb. Professional demographics.
Northeast DFW growth area. Family-oriented community.
North DFW lake community. Recreation and family focus.
North DFW lake community. Growing suburban area.
Austin metro suburb. Tech industry professionals.
Austin metro historic town. Southwestern University programs.
Austin metro suburb. Tech worker family community.
San Antonio-Austin corridor. Tourism and recreation workers.
Texas State University town. Student-focused programs.
Complete Texas Plasma Center Rate Comparison
| City | Rate Range | Centers | Monthly Potential | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $70-$100 | 25+ | $560-$800 | Tier 1 |
| Houston | $65-$95 | 20+ | $520-$760 | Tier 1 |
| Austin | $60-$90 | 12+ | $480-$720 | Tier 1 |
| San Antonio | $55-$85 | 15+ | $440-$680 | Tier 1 |
| Fort Worth | $60-$85 | 8+ | $480-$680 | Tier 1 |
| Plano | $60-$85 | 3+ | $480-$680 | Tier 2 |
| Irving | $55-$80 | 4+ | $440-$640 | Tier 2 |
| Arlington | $55-$80 | 5+ | $440-$640 | Tier 2 |
| El Paso | $50-$75 | 6+ | $400-$600 | Tier 2 |
| Corpus Christi | $45-$70 | 4+ | $360-$560 | Tier 2 |
| Lubbock | $45-$65 | 3+ | $360-$520 | Tier 3 |
| Waco | $45-$65 | 2+ | $360-$520 | Tier 3 |
| College Station | $45-$65 | 2+ | $360-$520 | Tier 3 |
| Tyler | $45-$65 | 2+ | $360-$520 | Tier 3 |
| Amarillo | $40-$60 | 2+ | $320-$480 | Tier 3 |
Note: Monthly potential based on 8 donations per month. Actual earnings may vary by center, weight, and current promotions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Texas cities have the most plasma centers?
Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has the most plasma centers in Texas with 35+ locations. Houston follows with 25+ centers, then San Antonio with 18+ centers. Major chains like CSL Plasma, BioLife, and Octapharma operate in all major Texas cities.
Do smaller Texas cities have competitive plasma rates?
Yes, smaller Texas cities like Lubbock, Waco, and College Station offer competitive rates of $45-70 per visit. While slightly lower than Dallas-Houston rates, the lower cost of living often makes these very attractive for local donors.
Which Texas regions pay the highest plasma rates?
East Texas (Dallas-Houston corridor) offers the highest rates at $65-100 per visit. Central Texas (Austin-San Antonio) pays $55-90, while West Texas and smaller cities typically range $40-70 per visit with lower living costs.