Phlebotomist salary in Iowa
Phlebotomists in Iowa earn a median of $18.29 per hour, about $38,040 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $20.99. The middle half earn between $17.57 and $20.21 per hour. The highest median among Iowa metro areas is in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, at $20.21 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.29median pay per hour
- $38,040median pay per year
- 1,210phlebotomists employed in Iowa
- #41of 50 states by median pay
Phlebotomist pay in Iowa: percentiles
| Level | Iowa per hour | Iowa per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.52 | $34,360 | $16.76 |
| Lower quartile | $17.57 | $36,550 | $18.05 |
| Median | $18.29 | $38,040 | $20.99 |
| Upper quartile | $20.21 | $42,040 | $23.16 |
| Top 10% | $23.49 | $48,860 | $27.77 |
Phlebotomist pay by metro area in Iowa
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Iowa median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $20.21 | $42,040 | 170 | 10% above | $22.69 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $18.85 | $39,210 | 100 | 3% above | $21.19 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $18.85 | $39,200 | 340 | 3% above | $20.56 |
| Iowa City, IA | $17.93 | $37,290 | 80 | 2% below | $19.59 |
| Dubuque, IA | $17.81 | $37,030 | 70 | 3% below | $20.39 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $17.77 | $36,950 | 70 | 3% below | $20.41 |
| Ames, IA | $17.72 | $36,850 | 60 | 3% below | $19.95 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $17.54 | $36,470 | 80 | 4% below | $20.29 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Phlebotomist pay in states next to Iowa
What employers are posting in Iowa
- 3roles with published pay
- $29.50median pay per hour
- $27–$32typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Premise Health | 3 | $29.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 3 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a phlebotomist make in Iowa?
The median is $18.29 per hour, about $38,040 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.52 and the top 10% earn over $23.49 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Iowa city pays phlebotomists the most?
Among Iowa metro areas, Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL has the highest median at $20.21 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Iowa rank for phlebotomist pay?
Iowa ranks 41st of 50 states by median phlebotomist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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