What phlebotomists earn in West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,030 | $23.57 | 1,900 |
| Charleston, WV | $40,120 | $19.29 | 450 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $39,150 | $18.82 | 230 |
| Morgantown, WV | $38,790 | $18.65 | 230 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $38,070 | $18.30 | 190 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $39,650 | $19.06 | 110 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $39,250 | $18.87 | 100 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $44,860 | $21.57 | 90 |
| Beckley, WV | $37,100 | $17.84 | 80 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $41,240 | $19.83 | 80 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $38,020 | $18.28 | 70 |
Phlebotomists in West Virginia earned a median of $39,250 a year ($18.87 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $45,230. The middle half earned $37,770 to $44,570.
Among areas in West 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.