Phlebotomist salary
The median phlebotomist pay is $23.12 per hour, or about $48,090 a year, based on 734 postings with published pay from 45 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 734roles with published pay
- $23.12median pay per hour
- $18–$28typical published range
- 45employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $20.83 | $43,326 |
| 25th percentile | $21.84 | $45,427 |
| Median | $23.12 | $48,090 |
| 75th percentile | $25.38 | $52,790 |
| 90th percentile | $27.36 | $56,909 |
Phlebotomist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $20.99 per hour, about $43,660 a year, across 138,880 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $26.66 | $55,460 | 13,150 |
| New York | $23.60 | $49,080 | 5,190 |
| Massachusetts | $23.21 | $48,270 | 2,790 |
| Washington | $22.93 | $47,700 | 2,380 |
| Rhode Island | $22.91 | $47,650 | 730 |
| Oregon | $22.84 | $47,510 | 1,950 |
| District of Columbia | $22.65 | $47,110 | 140 |
| Maryland | $22.64 | $47,100 | 2,030 |
| New Jersey | $22.52 | $46,840 | 4,160 |
| North Dakota | $22.46 | $46,720 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $22.34 | $46,460 | 650 |
| Delaware | $22.28 | $46,340 | 430 |
| Connecticut | $22.24 | $46,260 | 1,780 |
| Alaska | $22.17 | $46,110 | 150 |
| Montana | $22.13 | $46,040 | 520 |
| Virginia | $21.98 | $45,720 | 3,300 |
| Illinois | $21.93 | $45,620 | 7,640 |
| Hawaii | $21.88 | $45,510 | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $21.75 | $45,230 | 3,820 |
| Minnesota | $21.58 | $44,880 | 2,490 |
| Georgia | $20.84 | $43,340 | 5,470 |
| Arizona | $20.59 | $42,830 | 3,660 |
| Maine | $19.69 | $40,940 | 690 |
| Pennsylvania | $19.30 | $40,140 | 5,140 |
| Nevada | $19.25 | $40,050 | 1,120 |
| Michigan | $19.12 | $39,760 | 3,070 |
| Missouri | $19.12 | $39,770 | 1,840 |
| Texas | $19.12 | $39,770 | 13,410 |
| Idaho | $19.10 | $39,720 | 490 |
| Vermont | $19.01 | $39,530 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $18.95 | $39,410 | 5,120 |
| Ohio | $18.67 | $38,830 | 4,640 |
| West Virginia | $18.67 | $38,830 | 1,260 |
| Utah | $18.62 | $38,730 | 1,410 |
| Florida | $18.54 | $38,570 | 9,760 |
| South Carolina | $18.51 | $38,490 | 2,880 |
| New Mexico | $18.50 | $38,480 | 680 |
| Tennessee | $18.48 | $38,440 | 3,000 |
| Kansas | $18.43 | $38,330 | 1,220 |
| Indiana | $18.37 | $38,200 | 2,390 |
| Iowa | $18.29 | $38,040 | 1,210 |
| Kentucky | $18.27 | $38,000 | 2,490 |
| Oklahoma | $18.23 | $37,920 | 2,050 |
| South Dakota | $18.20 | $37,860 | 380 |
| Wyoming | $17.98 | $37,390 | 210 |
| Arkansas | $17.72 | $36,870 | 1,120 |
| Nebraska | $17.67 | $36,750 | 860 |
| Alabama | $17.29 | $35,970 | 2,510 |
| Louisiana | $17.14 | $35,650 | 2,940 |
| Mississippi | $16.78 | $34,900 | 1,410 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Phlebotomists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $29.50 | $61,350 | 250 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $29.23 | $60,810 | 460 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $28.78 | $59,850 | 1,350 |
| Redding, CA | $28.08 | $58,400 | 90 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $28.02 | $58,270 | 120 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $27.63 | $57,460 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $27.34 | $56,870 | 4,380 |
| Salinas, CA | $27.24 | $56,650 | 110 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $26.01 | $54,090 | 190 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $25.75 | $53,570 | 1,520 |
Phlebotomist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| Idaho | 4 | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| Iowa | 3 | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| Washington | 33 | $27.08 | $56,326 |
| California | 54 | $26.73 | $55,598 |
| Oregon | 7 | $25.77 | $53,602 |
| Minnesota | 29 | $25.50 | $53,040 |
| Colorado | 21 | $25.11 | $52,229 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $24.75 | $51,480 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $24.75 | $51,480 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $24.65 | $51,272 |
| Massachusetts | 107 | $23.62 | $49,130 |
| New Jersey | 83 | $22.82 | $47,466 |
| Nevada | 4 | $22.72 | $47,258 |
| Connecticut | 13 | $22.38 | $46,550 |
| Maryland | 26 | $22.30 | $46,394 |
| Virginia | 86 | $22.27 | $46,322 |
| Maine | 12 | $22.27 | $46,322 |
| Florida | 3 | $21.96 | $45,677 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montage Health | 1 | $38.98 | $81,078 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $35.98 | $74,838 |
| IQVIA | 1 | $30.65 | $63,752 |
| MultiCare | 13 | $30.48 | $63,398 |
| Garnet Health | 1 | $30.08 | $62,566 |
| Premise Health | 33 | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| Enloe Medical Center | 1 | $28.27 | $58,802 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $27.75 | $57,730 |
| Saint Charles Health System | 6 | $25.77 | $53,602 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 7 | $25.70 | $53,456 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 734 postings from 45 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a phlebotomist make?
The median phlebotomist pay across 734 postings with published pay is $23.12 per hour, about $48,090 a year. Half of the postings fall between $22 and $25 per hour.
Which states pay phlebotomists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Alaska ($29.50/hr), Idaho ($29.50/hr), North Dakota ($29.50/hr).
What do phlebotomists get paid at other employers in Massachusetts?
- One MedicalBoston, MA$25.00/hr
- Boston Medical CenterDotHouse, MA$24.88/hr
- Quest DiagnosticsWorcester, MA$24.05/hr
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- Boston Medical CenterDotHouse, MA · 2 postings$24.88/ hr$20–$30
- Quest DiagnosticsWorcester, MA · 25 postings$24.05/ hr$23–$26
- Mass General BrighamJamaica Plain, MA · 27 postings$23.60/ hr$19–$33
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