Phlebotomist salary in Alabama
What phlebotomists earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,220$17.89 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $45,230
Middle half earn$35,430 – $41,600Top 10%: $45,710+
Jobs2,3501.21× the U.S. concentration
Phlebotomist pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $38,190 | $18.36 | 730 |
| Huntsville, AL | $37,370 | $17.96 | 290 |
| Mobile, AL | $36,660 | $17.63 | 260 |
| Montgomery, AL | $36,480 | $17.54 | 210 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $40,200 | $19.33 | 160 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $32,020 | $15.40 | 140 |
| Dothan, AL | $35,730 | $17.18 | 80 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $35,210 | $16.93 | 70 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $36,800 | $17.69 | 70 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $29,850 | $14.35 | 60 |
| Decatur, AL | $35,720 | $17.17 | 50 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $35,780 | $17.20 | 50 |
| Gadsden, AL | $37,500 | $18.03 | 40 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $33,990 | $16.34 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Phlebotomist pay in similar states
Tennessee · $38,550 Iowa · $38,240 Wyoming · $38,180 Arkansas · $37,450 Mississippi · $36,290 Louisiana · $36,120
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a phlebotomist make in Alabama?
Phlebotomists in Alabama earned a median of $37,220 a year ($17.89 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $45,230. The middle half earned $35,430 to $41,600.
Where in Alabama do phlebotomists earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Columbus, GA-AL at $40,200.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.