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Phlebotomist salary

Average phlebotomist salary

$16.21

$33,713 yearly

Entry-level phlebotomist salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Phlebotomist Salary

The average salary for a phlebotomist in the United States stands at approximately $33,713 per year, translating to around $16 per hour. Factors such as geographical location, industry of employment, and years of experience significantly impact this figure. For instance, phlebotomists in metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries due to demand and cost of living variations.

Salary by State

In states like California and New York, salaries can exceed the national average. For example, California offers some of the highest salaries for phlebotomists, reflecting its higher living costs. Conversely, states with a lower cost of living may offer lower salaries.

Experience Level

Entry-level phlebotomists typically earn less, while those with several years of experience can command higher wages. Specializations, such as working in hospitals or specialized clinics, can also lead to increased pay. Understanding these factors can guide aspiring phlebotomists in making informed career decisions.

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Phlebotomist salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level phlebotomist$31,800$15.29
Mid-level phlebotomist$35,700$17.17
Senior-level phlebotomist$45,800$22.01

Phlebotomist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably and CareerExplorer, the average salary for a phlebotomist typically falls between $31,425 and $45,630.
zippia
$33,713yearly
glassdoor[1]
$45,630yearly
indeed[2]
$31,425yearly
comparably[3]
$33,353yearly
Salary.com[4]
$39,605yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$39,799yearly
SalaryExpert[6]
$42,029yearly
CareerExplorer[7]
$37,380yearly

Average phlebotomist salary by state

The average phlebotomist salary in California, New Jersey, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average phlebotomist salary states are Texas, Kansas, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for phlebotomists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$40,040$19.25
2Massachusetts$41,084$19.75
3Connecticut$39,809$19.14
4Washington$39,644$19.06
5Minnesota$37,518$18.04
6New Jersey$41,106$19.76
7Rhode Island$37,935$18.24
8West Virginia$35,543$17.09
9Pennsylvania$36,620$17.61
10Vermont$40,915$19.67
11Wisconsin$34,959$16.81
12New York$40,289$19.37
13Michigan$33,804$16.25
14Maine$34,057$16.37
15Oregon$37,460$18.01
16California$41,517$19.96
17Indiana$31,757$15.27
18Ohio$32,903$15.82
19Maryland$37,019$17.80
20Arizona$31,770$15.27
21Colorado$33,292$16.01
22Illinois$33,361$16.04
23North Dakota$33,734$16.22
24Wyoming$34,026$16.36
25Hawaii$36,948$17.76
26Idaho$31,342$15.07
27Delaware$33,357$16.04
28Tennessee$30,012$14.43
29North Carolina$30,359$14.60
30South Carolina$31,063$14.93
31Nevada$32,264$15.51
32Iowa$30,029$14.44
33District of Columbia$35,764$17.19
34Alaska$32,265$15.51
35Nebraska$30,444$14.64
36New Mexico$30,512$14.67
37Alabama$30,012$14.43
38Florida$28,775$13.83
39Missouri$28,992$13.94
40Georgia$29,456$14.16
41Montana$29,753$14.30
42Louisiana$28,376$13.64
43Kentucky$27,143$13.05
44South Dakota$29,364$14.12
45Kansas$27,349$13.15
46Utah$29,249$14.06
47Virginia$30,390$14.61
48Texas$28,088$13.50
49Arkansas$26,085$12.54
50Oklahoma$25,314$12.17
51Mississippi$27,239$13.10

Highest paying cities for phlebotomists

The highest-paying cities for phlebotomists are San Francisco, CA, Clifton, NJ, and Lexington, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$42,456$20.41
2Clifton, NJ$41,272$19.84
3Lexington, MA$41,116$19.77
4Rochester, NY$40,613$19.53
5Seattle, WA$39,740$19.11
6Providence, RI$37,990$18.26
7Saint Paul, MN$37,513$18.04
8Portland, OR$37,399$17.98
9Baltimore, MD$37,197$17.88
10Philadelphia, PA$36,627$17.61
11Madison, WI$34,706$16.69
12Portland, ME$34,147$16.42
13Toledo, OH$33,808$16.25
14Chicago, IL$33,593$16.15
15Denver, CO$33,288$16.00
16Reno, NV$33,080$15.90
17Fort Wayne, IN$32,877$15.81
18Phoenix, AZ$31,832$15.30
19Raleigh, NC$30,655$14.74
20Omaha, NE$30,571$14.70

Phlebotomists are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. San Francisco, CA
  2. Clifton, NJ
  3. Rochester, NY
  4. Seattle, WA
  5. Providence, RI

Phlebotomist salary details

A phlebotomist's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average phlebotomist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a phlebotomist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
75th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
Average$33,713$2,809$16
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying phlebotomist jobs

The highest paying types of phlebotomists are phlebotomy supervisor, prn, and medical transcriptionist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
PRN$39,642$3,304$19.0672,309
Nurse Technician$33,005$2,750$15.87195,553
Medical Scribe$30,045$2,504$14.4480,035
Nurses' Aide$30,496$2,541$14.66157,723
Collections Technician$32,521$2,710$15.6329,390
Medical Transcriptionist$38,725$3,227$18.6278,292

Which companies pay phlebotomists the most?

Phlebotomist salaries at University of California, Berkeley and UC Merced are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average phlebotomist salary at companies like Conviva and Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Phlebotomist salary trends

The average phlebotomist salary has risen by $6,560 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average phlebotomist earned $27,153 annually, but today, they earn $33,713 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for phlebotomists over the last decade.

Compare phlebotomist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average phlebotomist salary over time

Compare phlebotomist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Phlebotomist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$33,700$16.21+2.2%
2024$33,000$15.85+2.9%
2023$32,000$15.39+2.3%
2022$31,300$15.03+2.9%
2021$30,400$14.60+3.3%

Recently added phlebotomist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
CmhPhlebotomistLewiston, ME06/30/2025$42,784
Doc's DrugsPhlebotomistUrban Honolulu, HI06/30/2025$41,740
University of ArkansasPhlebotomistFayetteville, NC06/30/2025$27,131
American Red CrossDonor Center PhlebotomistMinneapolis, MN06/30/2025$47,897
American Red CrossDonor Center PhlebotomistAnn Arbor, MI06/30/2025$43,827
American Red CrossDonor Center PhlebotomistCary, NC06/30/2025$42,575
American Red CrossDonor Center PhlebotomistTulsa, OK06/30/2025$39,653
American Red CrossDonor Center PhlebotomistTinton Falls, NJ06/30/2025$46,832
American Red CrossDonor Center PhlebotomistEast Norriton, PA06/30/2025$46,832
American Red CrossDonor Center PhlebotomistLayton, UT06/30/2025$39,653

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