Phlebotomist salary in Texas
Phlebotomists in Texas earn a median of $19.12 per hour, about $39,770 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $20.99. The middle half earn between $17.46 and $22.54 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, at $22.06 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $19.12median pay per hour
- $39,770median pay per year
- 13,410phlebotomists employed in Texas
- #28of 50 states by median pay
Phlebotomist pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.62 | $32,490 | $16.76 |
| Lower quartile | $17.46 | $36,320 | $18.05 |
| Median | $19.12 | $39,770 | $20.99 |
| Upper quartile | $22.54 | $46,880 | $23.16 |
| Top 10% | $26.33 | $54,770 | $27.77 |
Phlebotomist pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $22.06 | $45,870 | 860 | 15% above | $22.50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $21.45 | $44,610 | 4,040 | 12% above | $20.81 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $21.33 | $44,370 | 2,860 | 12% above | $21.63 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $18.88 | $39,270 | 80 | 1% below | $21.09 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $18.69 | $38,880 | 1,300 | 2% below | $19.73 |
| Tyler, TX | $18.11 | $37,670 | 230 | 5% below | $19.65 |
| Longview, TX | $18.02 | $37,480 | 120 | 6% below | $20.14 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $17.97 | $37,380 | 220 | 6% below | $19.39 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $17.73 | $36,880 | 150 | 7% below | $19.46 |
| El Paso, TX | $17.70 | $36,820 | 400 | 7% below | $19.69 |
| Waco, TX | $17.67 | $36,750 | 130 | 8% below | $19.09 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $17.48 | $36,350 | 130 | 9% below | $19.22 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $17.24 | $35,870 | 140 | 10% below | $19.15 |
| Odessa, TX | $17.09 | $35,540 | 80 | 11% below | $18.20 |
| Lubbock, TX | $16.97 | $35,300 | 230 | 11% below | $18.58 |
| Victoria, TX | $16.84 | $35,030 | 60 | 12% below | $18.74 |
| Amarillo, TX | $16.78 | $34,900 | 130 | 12% below | $18.27 |
| Abilene, TX | $16.71 | $34,760 | 70 | 13% below | $18.49 |
| Laredo, TX | $16.41 | $34,130 | 90 | 14% below | $18.87 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $16.34 | $33,980 | 490 | 15% below | $19.02 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $16.22 | $33,740 | 90 | 15% below | — |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $16.20 | $33,700 | 260 | 15% below | $18.84 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $15.80 | $32,870 | 50 | 17% below | — |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $15.00 | $31,200 | 60 | 22% below | $16.00 |
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 Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $17.72 | $36,870 | 7% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $17.14 | $35,650 | 10% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $18.50 | $38,480 | 3% below Texas |
| Oklahoma | $18.23 | $37,920 | 5% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 3roles with published pay
- $18.91median pay per hour
- $16–$22typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $18.91 |
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 Texas?
The median is $19.12 per hour, about $39,770 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.62 and the top 10% earn over $26.33 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays phlebotomists the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has the highest median at $22.06 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for phlebotomist pay?
Texas ranks 28th 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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