Phlebotomist salary
What phlebotomists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$45,230$21.75 per hour
Average pay$45,520$21.88 per hour
Middle half earn$38,190 – $48,930Top 10%: $58,780+
Jobs143,540Employed nationwide
Phlebotomist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,220 | $17.89 | 2,350 | 1.11 |
| Alaska | $45,900 | $22.07 | 210 | 0.65 |
| Arizona | $46,260 | $22.24 | 3,430 | 1.06 |
| Arkansas | $37,450 | $18.01 | 1,100 | 0.84 |
| California | $56,040 | $26.94 | 13,520 | 0.74 |
| Colorado | $47,180 | $22.69 | 2,420 | 0.84 |
| Connecticut | $45,820 | $22.03 | 1,630 | 0.96 |
| Delaware | $48,110 | $23.13 | 430 | 0.88 |
| Florida | $40,230 | $19.34 | 10,220 | 1.03 |
| Georgia | $45,840 | $22.04 | 5,280 | 1.08 |
| Hawaii | $47,750 | $22.96 | 110 | 0.17 |
| Idaho | $43,400 | $20.87 | 1,010 | 1.17 |
| Illinois | $46,010 | $22.12 | 7,910 | 1.3 |
| Indiana | $39,250 | $18.87 | 2,410 | 0.75 |
| Iowa | $38,240 | $18.38 | 1,100 | 0.7 |
| Kansas | $39,100 | $18.80 | 1,120 | 0.78 |
| Kentucky | $42,480 | $20.42 | 2,500 | 1.25 |
| Louisiana | $36,120 | $17.36 | 3,410 | 1.76 |
| Maine | $45,640 | $21.94 | 500 | 0.78 |
| Maryland | $43,480 | $20.91 | 2,040 | 0.74 |
| Massachusetts | $50,170 | $24.12 | 2,580 | 0.71 |
| Michigan | $39,860 | $19.16 | 3,540 | 0.8 |
| Minnesota | $46,000 | $22.12 | 2,090 | 0.71 |
| Mississippi | $36,290 | $17.45 | 1,200 | 1.03 |
| Missouri | $43,120 | $20.73 | 1,890 | 0.64 |
| Montana | $45,470 | $21.86 | 370 | 0.72 |
| Nebraska | $39,540 | $19.01 | 920 | 0.9 |
| Nevada | $45,760 | $22.00 | 1,300 | 0.84 |
| New Hampshire | $48,660 | $23.40 | 630 | 0.93 |
| New Jersey | $48,650 | $23.39 | 5,230 | 1.22 |
| New Mexico | $42,910 | $20.63 | 760 | 0.88 |
| New York | $50,530 | $24.29 | 6,400 | 0.66 |
| North Carolina | $43,330 | $20.83 | 5,410 | 1.1 |
| North Dakota | $47,430 | $22.81 | 220 | 0.5 |
| Ohio | $39,770 | $19.12 | 5,120 | 0.92 |
| Oklahoma | $39,030 | $18.76 | 1,670 | 0.98 |
| Oregon | $49,160 | $23.63 | 1,800 | 0.92 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,910 | $21.11 | 5,510 | 0.91 |
| Rhode Island | $46,380 | $22.30 | 970 | 1.94 |
| South Carolina | $39,010 | $18.76 | 2,760 | 1.2 |
| South Dakota | $39,560 | $19.02 | 320 | 0.71 |
| Tennessee | $38,550 | $18.53 | 3,520 | 1.07 |
| Texas | $40,450 | $19.45 | 12,820 | 0.91 |
| Utah | $40,630 | $19.54 | 1,680 | 0.97 |
| Vermont | $46,000 | $22.12 | 200 | 0.65 |
| Virginia | $46,340 | $22.28 | 3,600 | 0.88 |
| Washington | $48,880 | $23.50 | 2,820 | 0.79 |
| West Virginia | $39,250 | $18.87 | 1,530 | 2.18 |
| Wisconsin | $46,470 | $22.34 | 3,610 | 1.23 |
| Wyoming | $38,180 | $18.36 | 190 | 0.67 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $62,350 | 100 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $60,600 | 350 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $60,290 | 190 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,920 | 140 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $59,800 | 50 |
| Redding, CA | $59,320 | 90 |
| Chico, CA | $59,100 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,900 | 1,410 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,170 | 1,300 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $55,740 | 190 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $53,560 | 100 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $53,500 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $52,940 | 4,720 |
| Salinas, CA | $52,940 | 110 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $52,560 | 790 |
Metro areas with the most phlebotomists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 7,390 | $49,980 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 5,310 | $47,190 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,720 | $52,940 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 3,840 | $46,480 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 3,360 | $45,210 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 2,940 | $46,260 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 2,880 | $47,370 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,790 | $49,370 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 2,620 | $45,540 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,900 | $49,030 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,700 | $50,420 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 1,610 | $49,900 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 1,590 | $39,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 1,420 | $43,140 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,410 | $58,900 |
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Questions
How much does a phlebotomist make?
The median pay for phlebotomists in the U.S. was $45,230 a year ($21.75 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $38,190 and $48,930.
Which states pay phlebotomists the most?
The highest pay was in California ($56,040), New York ($50,530), Massachusetts ($50,170), Oregon ($49,160), Washington ($48,880). The lowest was in Louisiana ($36,120), Mississippi ($36,290), Alabama ($37,220).
How many phlebotomists are there in the U.S.?
About 143,540 people were employed as phlebotomists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.