Phlebotomist salary in Virginia
What phlebotomists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,340$22.28 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $45,230
Middle half earn$40,010 – $49,900Top 10%: $58,470+
Jobs3,6000.95× the U.S. concentration
Phlebotomist pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,030 | $23.57 | 1,900 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $44,380 | $21.34 | 800 |
| Richmond, VA | $46,370 | $22.29 | 640 |
| Roanoke, VA | $46,380 | $22.30 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $37,870 | $18.21 | 180 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $38,460 | $18.49 | 120 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $42,180 | $20.28 | 120 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $40,430 | $19.44 | 110 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $38,100 | $18.32 | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $43,460 | $20.89 | 80 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $41,240 | $19.83 | 80 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $39,020 | $18.76 | 30 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,750 | $18.15 | 30 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $43,770 | $21.04 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Phlebotomist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $46,470 Rhode Island · $46,380 Arizona · $46,260 Illinois · $46,010 Minnesota · $46,000 Vermont · $46,000
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a phlebotomist make in Virginia?
Phlebotomists in Virginia earned a median of $46,340 a year ($22.28 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $45,230. The middle half earned $40,010 to $49,900.
Where in Virginia do phlebotomists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $49,030.
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.