Phlebotomist salary in Colorado
The median phlebotomist pay in Colorado is $25.11 per hour, about $52,229 a year, based on 21 postings from 8 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 21roles with published pay
- $25.11median pay per hour
- $22–$28typical published range
- 8employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21.25 | $44,200 |
| 25th percentile | $22.90 | $47,632 |
| Median | $25.11 | $52,229 |
| 75th percentile | $26 | $54,080 |
| 90th percentile | $26.88 | $55,910 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree | 5 | $26 | $54,080 |
| Denver | 3 | $26 | $54,080 |
| Aurora | 2 | $25.66 | $53,383 |
| Highlands Ranch | 2 | $25.55 | $53,154 |
| Littleton | 3 | $24.45 | $50,856 |
| Lakewood | 2 | $24.12 | $50,180 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premise Health | 2 | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 8 | $26 | $54,080 |
| Labcorp | 4 | $25.11 | $52,229 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $23.14 | $48,131 |
| Denver Health | 1 | $22.90 | $47,632 |
| One Medical | 2 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| US Oncology Network | 2 | $21.25 | $44,200 |
| Banner Health | 1 | $21.22 | $44,138 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $29.50 | +17% |
| Idaho | $29.50 | +17% |
| North Dakota | $29.50 | +17% |
| Iowa | $29.50 | +17% |
| Washington | $27.08 | +8% |
| California | $26.73 | +6% |
| Oregon | $25.77 | +3% |
| Minnesota | $25.50 | +2% |
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.
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Common questions
How much does a phlebotomist make in Colorado?
The median is $25.11 per hour, about $52,229 a year, across 21 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $23 and $26 per hour.
Who pays phlebotomists the most in Colorado?
8 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at Premise Health.
What do phlebotomists get paid at other employers in Colorado?
- Premise HealthDenver, CO$29.50/hr
- Quest DiagnosticsLone Tree, CO$26.00/hr
- LabcorpLakewood, CO$25.11/hr
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Premise HealthDenver, CO · 2 postings$29.50/ hr$27–$32
- Quest DiagnosticsLone Tree, CO · 8 postings$26.00/ hr$23–$29
- LabcorpLakewood, CO · 4 postings$25.11/ hr$22–$28
- One MedicalLittleton, CO · 2 postings$22.50/ hr$22–$24
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2What they are offering now
21 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Colorado, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 21 Phlebotomist roles
- PhlebotomistPermanent$21.73–$28.49/ hour
- Phlebotomist SterlingPermanent$16.98–$25.46/ hour
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