What phlebotomists earn in New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,980 | $24.03 | 7,390 |
| Rochester, NY | $44,770 | $21.52 | 560 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $46,350 | $22.28 | 420 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $46,040 | $22.14 | 250 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $48,490 | $23.31 | 230 |
| Syracuse, NY | $45,110 | $21.69 | 230 |
| Binghamton, NY | $45,500 | $21.87 | 150 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $41,820 | $20.11 | 130 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $44,170 | $21.23 | 100 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $42,210 | $20.29 | 90 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $44,660 | $21.47 | 70 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,060 | $22.62 | 40 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $38,410 | $18.46 | 40 |
| Ithaca, NY | $47,680 | $22.92 | 30 |
Phlebotomists in New York earned a median of $50,530 a year ($24.29 an hour) in May 2025, 12% more than the national median of $45,230. The middle half earned $44,990 to $60,320.
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $49,980.
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.