Phlebotomist salary in Kentucky
What phlebotomists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,480$20.42 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $45,230
Middle half earn$37,960 – $46,130Top 10%: $48,820+
Jobs2,5001.35× the U.S. concentration
Phlebotomist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $43,140 | $20.74 | 1,420 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $44,830 | $21.55 | 780 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $43,630 | $20.98 | 330 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $39,150 | $18.82 | 230 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,600 | $18.08 | 210 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,960 | $18.25 | 140 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $35,910 | $17.26 | 130 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $38,860 | $18.68 | 120 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,960 | $18.25 | 80 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $37,770 | $18.16 | 70 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $38,500 | $18.51 | 70 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $37,480 | $18.02 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Phlebotomist pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $43,910 Maryland · $43,480 Idaho · $43,400 North Carolina · $43,330 Missouri · $43,120 New Mexico · $42,910
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a phlebotomist make in Kentucky?
Phlebotomists in Kentucky earned a median of $42,480 a year ($20.42 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $45,230. The middle half earned $37,960 to $46,130.
Where in Kentucky do phlebotomists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $44,830.
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.