Phlebotomist salary in Louisiana
What phlebotomists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,120$17.36 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $45,230
Middle half earn$30,900 – $44,130Top 10%: $47,120+
Jobs3,4101.91× the U.S. concentration
Phlebotomist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37,710 | $18.13 | 730 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,120 | $17.36 | 540 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $40,300 | $19.37 | 490 |
| Lafayette, LA | $34,460 | $16.57 | 330 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $39,960 | $19.21 | 240 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,600 | $17.12 | 210 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $34,700 | $16.68 | 140 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,440 | $17.04 | 120 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $35,210 | $16.93 | 120 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $29,880 | $14.37 | 120 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30,000 | $14.42 | 110 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30,820 | $14.82 | 100 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,970 | $17.77 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Phlebotomist pay in similar states
Tennessee · $38,550 Iowa · $38,240 Wyoming · $38,180 Arkansas · $37,450 Alabama · $37,220 Mississippi · $36,290
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a phlebotomist make in Louisiana?
Phlebotomists in Louisiana earned a median of $36,120 a year ($17.36 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $45,230. The middle half earned $30,900 to $44,130.
Where in Louisiana do phlebotomists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA at $40,300.
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.