Phlebotomist salary in South Carolina
What phlebotomists earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,010$18.76 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $45,230
Middle half earn$37,540 – $44,600Top 10%: $47,060+
Jobs2,7601.30× the U.S. concentration
Phlebotomist pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,980 | $21.63 | 1,260 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $39,290 | $18.89 | 580 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $39,820 | $19.15 | 510 |
| Columbia, SC | $40,210 | $19.33 | 400 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $38,730 | $18.62 | 290 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $39,880 | $19.18 | 240 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,740 | $18.62 | 190 |
| Florence, SC | $38,150 | $18.34 | 140 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $44,220 | $21.26 | 80 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,900 | $18.22 | 80 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,650 | $18.10 | 70 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,140 | $17.86 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Phlebotomist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $39,540 Indiana · $39,250 West Virginia · $39,250 Kansas · $39,100 Oklahoma · $39,030 Tennessee · $38,550
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a phlebotomist make in South Carolina?
Phlebotomists in South Carolina earned a median of $39,010 a year ($18.76 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $45,230. The middle half earned $37,540 to $44,600.
Where in South Carolina do phlebotomists earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $44,980.
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.