Median Salary
$45,230
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$21.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$58,780
entry level starts ~$35,780
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 144,000 employed
How much does a Phlebotomist make?
The median pay for a Phlebotomist in the United States is $45,230 per year — about $21.75 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $35,780, while the most experienced Phlebotomists in the top 10% earn $58,780.
That is $16,160 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Phlebotomist salary range by percentile
Half of all Phlebotomists earn between $38,190 and $48,930 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,780 | $17.20 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,190 | $18.36 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,230 | $21.75 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $48,930 | $23.52 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,780 | $28.26 |
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Highest-paying states for Phlebotomist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Phlebotomist pay at $56,040 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($51,980) and New York ($50,530). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $36,120 — a gap of $19,920 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Phlebotomist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
California $56,040District of Columbia $51,980New York $50,530Massachusetts $50,170Oregon $49,160Washington $48,880New Hampshire $48,660New Jersey $48,650Delaware $48,110Hawaii $47,750North Dakota $47,430Colorado $47,180Wisconsin $46,470Rhode Island $46,380Virginia $46,340Arizona $46,260Illinois $46,010Minnesota $46,000Vermont $46,000Alaska $45,900Georgia $45,840Connecticut $45,820Nevada $45,760Maine $45,640Montana $45,470Pennsylvania $43,910Maryland $43,480Idaho $43,400North Carolina $43,330Missouri $43,120New Mexico $42,910Kentucky $42,480Utah $40,630Texas $40,450Florida $40,230Michigan $39,860Ohio $39,770South Dakota $39,560Nebraska $39,540Indiana $39,250West Virginia $39,250Kansas $39,100Oklahoma $39,030South Carolina $39,010Tennessee $38,550Iowa $38,240Wyoming $38,180Arkansas $37,450Alabama $37,220Mississippi $36,290Louisiana $36,120
Workforce and education
About 144,000 people work as Phlebotomists in the United States. On qualifications: a certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Phlebotomist make in the United States?
The median Phlebotomist salary in the United States is $45,230 per year, or about $21.75 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $35,780, while the top 10% of earners make $58,780 or more.
How does Phlebotomist pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Phlebotomist median of $45,230 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Phlebotomists the most?
California is the highest-paying state for Phlebotomists, with a median salary of $56,040 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Phlebotomist?
Becoming a Phlebotomist typically requires 6 to 18 months of training. A certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path.
How many Phlebotomists work in the United States?
About 144,000 people were employed as Phlebotomists in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.