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Laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary
Average laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary
$16.61
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Average laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary by state
Highest paying states for laboratory assistant/phlebotomists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $39,659 | $19.07 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $41,844 | $20.12 |
| 3 | Michigan | $39,961 | $19.21 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $40,302 | $19.38 |
| 5 | Alaska | $39,526 | $19.00 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $37,454 | $18.01 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $37,282 | $17.92 |
| 8 | New York | $38,713 | $18.61 |
| 9 | Arkansas | $36,342 | $17.47 |
| 10 | Vermont | $36,164 | $17.39 |
| 11 | Nevada | $38,399 | $18.46 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $35,833 | $17.23 |
| 13 | Maine | $34,952 | $16.80 |
| 14 | California | $40,203 | $19.33 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $35,669 | $17.15 |
| 16 | Arizona | $34,576 | $16.62 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $35,971 | $17.29 |
| 18 | Delaware | $37,487 | $18.02 |
| 19 | Oregon | $37,796 | $18.17 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $36,486 | $17.54 |
| 21 | Utah | $35,792 | $17.21 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $34,172 | $16.43 |
| 23 | Maryland | $37,317 | $17.94 |
| 24 | Montana | $35,029 | $16.84 |
| 25 | Ohio | $33,831 | $16.26 |
| 26 | Illinois | $34,418 | $16.55 |
| 27 | Iowa | $32,244 | $15.50 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $32,335 | $15.55 |
| 29 | Kansas | $32,602 | $15.67 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $32,628 | $15.69 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $31,582 | $15.18 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $37,436 | $18.00 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $36,258 | $17.43 |
| 34 | Colorado | $33,090 | $15.91 |
| 35 | Idaho | $31,750 | $15.26 |
| 36 | Florida | $30,337 | $14.59 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $32,794 | $15.77 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $31,690 | $15.24 |
| 39 | Indiana | $29,161 | $14.02 |
| 40 | Georgia | $29,896 | $14.37 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $31,807 | $15.29 |
| 42 | Washington | $29,468 | $14.17 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $30,985 | $14.90 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $30,895 | $14.85 |
| 45 | Virginia | $31,943 | $15.36 |
| 46 | Texas | $29,614 | $14.24 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $29,642 | $14.25 |
| 48 | Alabama | $27,287 | $13.12 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $29,897 | $14.37 |
| 50 | Missouri | $29,477 | $14.17 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $27,169 | $13.06 |
Laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary details
A laboratory assistant/phlebotomist's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a laboratory assistant/phlebotomist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $34,553 | $2,879 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying laboratory assistant/phlebotomist jobs
The highest paying types of laboratory assistant/phlebotomists are medical laboratory technician, clinical laboratory technician, and pharmacist technician trainee.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Technician | $35,760 | $2,980 | $17.19 | 161,812 |
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | $37,059 | $3,088 | $17.82 | 113,033 |
| Pharmacist Technician Trainee | $50,647 | $4,221 | $24.35 | 97,227 |
| Pharmacist Technician | $36,090 | $3,008 | $17.35 | 73,800 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | $34,725 | $2,894 | $16.69 | 107,110 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | $50,756 | $4,230 | $24.40 | 119,050 |
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Laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary trends
The average laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary has risen by $3,836 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average laboratory assistant/phlebotomist earned $30,717 annually, but today, they earn $34,553 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for laboratory assistant/phlebotomists over the last decade.
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Average laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary over time
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Laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,600 | $16.61 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $33,600 | $16.16 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | $33,900 | $16.28 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $33,000 | $15.87 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $32,400 | $15.57 | -0.1% |
Recently added laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida | Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant | Fort Myers, FL | 06/25/2025 | $37,566 |
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health | Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist | Seattle, WA | 06/21/2025 | $46,561 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist Evenings, Non-Benefitted) | Orange, CA | 06/14/2025 | $45,872 |
| Family Care Network | Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist | Bellingham, WA | 06/13/2025 | $38,943 |
| Sanford Health | Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist-Evenings | Bismarck, ND | 06/10/2025 | $33,392 |
| Southcoast Health System | Laboratory Assistant-Phlebotomist | New Bedford, MA | 06/09/2025 | $45,330 |
| Choc Children's | Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist Evenings) | Tower, MN | 06/09/2025 | $45,872 |
| Commonspirit Health | Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist | Bainbridge Island, WA | 06/04/2025 | $44,432 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist Evenings, Non-Benefitted) | Orange, CA | 06/01/2025 | $45,872 |
| Choc Children's | Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist Evenings) | Tower, MN | 05/27/2025 | $45,872 |
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