What phlebotomists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $39,480 | $18.98 | 640 |
| Jackson, MS | $38,280 | $18.41 | 370 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $34,260 | $16.47 | 180 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $33,160 | $15.94 | 170 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $32,240 | $15.50 | 130 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,390 | $14.13 | 120 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,750 | $18.15 | 70 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $28,430 | $13.67 | 50 |
Phlebotomists in Mississippi earned a median of $36,290 a year ($17.45 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $45,230. The middle half earned $30,940 to $38,820.
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $39,480.
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.