Phlebotomist Salary
Phlebotomists earn a median $45,230 a year nationally. Healthcare Support Occupations
U.S. median
$45,230
$21.75 per hour
Range
$35,780 – $58,780
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
143,540
across the U.S.
▲3.6%
Pay trend: The median for phlebotomists in the U.S. rose from $43,660 (May 2024) to $45,230 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.2%.
What phlebotomists do
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.8% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 18,000
Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 6.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 18,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Phlebotomist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$38,522
per year · effective tax rate 14.8%
$3,210Monthly
$1,605Twice a month
$1,482Every 2 weeks
$18.52Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,248
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,804
- Medicare (1.45%)$656
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$38,522
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,780 | $17.20 | $30,929 |
| 25th percentile | $38,190 | $18.36 | $32,866 |
| Median (50th) | $45,230 | $21.75 | $38,522 |
| 75th percentile | $48,930 | $23.52 | $41,495 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,780 | $28.26 | $49,410 |
Best cities for phlebotomists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $49,370 | $39,909 | $39,886 | 2,790 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $45,540 | $38,771 | $39,310 | 2,620 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $46,480 | $39,527 | $38,342 | 3,840 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $47,370 | $38,788 | $37,822 | 2,880 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | $52,940 | $42,803 | $37,690 | 4,720 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,260 | $38,402 | $37,170 | 2,940 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $47,190 | $37,906 | $36,591 | 5,310 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $49,980 | $40,237 | $35,746 | 7,390 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $45,210 | $38,506 | $33,732 | 3,360 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $52,940
- New York, NY — $49,980
- Atlanta, GA — $49,370
- Philadelphia, PA — $47,370
- Chicago, IL — $47,190
- Dallas, TX — $46,480
- Phoenix, AZ — $46,260
- Houston, TX — $45,540
- Miami, FL — $45,210
Phlebotomist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $56,040 | +1.0% | $45,068 | $45,490 – $74,340 | 13,520 |
| District of Columbia | $51,980 | +10.3% | $41,993 | $46,010 – $57,250 | 180 |
| New York | $50,530 | +3.0% | $40,649 | $37,930 – $63,070 | 6,400 |
| Massachusetts | $50,170 | +3.9% | $40,203 | $42,950 – $62,350 | 2,580 |
| Oregon | $49,160 | +3.5% | $38,208 | $40,060 – $62,280 | 1,800 |
| Washington | $48,880 | +2.5% | $41,455 | $39,410 – $64,080 | 2,820 |
| New Hampshire | $48,660 | +4.7% | $41,278 | $40,640 – $58,780 | 630 |
| New Jersey | $48,650 | +3.9% | $40,130 | $39,730 – $58,520 | 5,230 |
| Delaware | $48,110 | +3.8% | $38,843 | $38,720 – $58,520 | 430 |
| Hawaii | $47,750 | +4.9% | $38,425 | $41,600 – $59,760 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $47,430 | +1.5% | $40,290 | $33,840 – $58,290 | 220 |
| Colorado | $47,180 | +0.3% | $38,722 | $39,400 – $59,540 | 2,420 |
| Wisconsin | $46,470 | +2.7% | $38,255 | $37,680 – $51,950 | 3,610 |
| Rhode Island | $46,380 | −2.7% | $38,324 | $36,830 – $58,290 | 970 |
| Virginia | $46,340 | +1.4% | $37,564 | $37,370 – $58,470 | 3,600 |
| Arizona | $46,260 | +8.0% | $38,402 | $38,090 – $60,820 | 3,430 |
| Illinois | $46,010 | +0.9% | $37,016 | $37,370 – $54,920 | 7,910 |
| Minnesota | $46,000 | +2.5% | $37,499 | $38,740 – $58,920 | 2,090 |
| Vermont | $46,000 | +16.4% | $38,034 | $38,630 – $58,960 | 200 |
| Alaska | $45,900 | −0.5% | $39,061 | $40,300 – $59,780 | 210 |
| Georgia | $45,840 | +5.8% | $37,256 | $34,600 – $55,850 | 5,280 |
| Connecticut | $45,820 | −1.0% | $37,859 | $38,360 – $59,730 | 1,630 |
| Nevada | $45,760 | +14.3% | $38,948 | $37,280 – $59,480 | 1,300 |
| Maine | $45,640 | +11.5% | $36,953 | $37,810 – $50,740 | 500 |
| Montana | $45,470 | −1.2% | $37,335 | $36,950 – $52,590 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,910 | +9.4% | $36,114 | $37,010 – $50,060 | 5,510 |
| Maryland | $43,480 | −7.7% | $35,415 | $35,320 – $58,180 | 2,040 |
| Idaho | $43,400 | +9.3% | $35,860 | $35,490 – $47,340 | 1,010 |
| North Carolina | $43,330 | +9.9% | $35,776 | $35,210 – $49,450 | 5,410 |
| Missouri | $43,120 | +8.4% | $35,738 | $34,070 – $51,390 | 1,890 |
| New Mexico | $42,910 | +11.5% | $35,780 | $32,400 – $48,350 | 760 |
| Kentucky | $42,480 | +11.8% | $34,943 | $35,230 – $48,820 | 2,500 |
| Utah | $40,630 | +4.9% | $33,964 | $35,800 – $47,420 | 1,680 |
| Texas | $40,450 | +1.7% | $34,682 | $32,570 – $53,560 | 12,820 |
| Florida | $40,230 | +4.3% | $34,505 | $35,560 – $48,190 | 10,220 |
| Michigan | $39,860 | +0.3% | $32,764 | $36,850 – $48,890 | 3,540 |
| Ohio | $39,770 | +2.4% | $33,824 | $36,190 – $48,680 | 5,120 |
| South Dakota | $39,560 | +4.5% | $33,966 | $31,360 – $45,240 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $39,540 | +7.6% | $33,031 | $35,660 – $48,900 | 920 |
| Indiana | $39,250 | +2.7% | $32,589 | $35,870 – $48,290 | 2,410 |
| West Virginia | $39,250 | +1.1% | $32,643 | $30,570 – $46,130 | 1,530 |
| Kansas | $39,100 | +2.0% | $32,215 | $34,410 – $50,350 | 1,120 |
| Oklahoma | $39,030 | +2.9% | $32,330 | $33,570 – $49,200 | 1,670 |
| South Carolina | $39,010 | +1.4% | $32,341 | $35,760 – $47,060 | 2,760 |
| Tennessee | $38,550 | +0.3% | $33,155 | $35,010 – $47,630 | 3,520 |
| Iowa | $38,240 | +0.5% | $32,105 | $35,970 – $46,570 | 1,100 |
| Wyoming | $38,180 | +2.1% | $32,858 | $31,500 – $60,590 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $37,450 | +1.6% | $31,023 | $30,870 – $44,280 | 1,100 |
| Alabama | $37,220 | +3.5% | $30,490 | $30,440 – $45,710 | 2,350 |
| Mississippi | $36,290 | +4.0% | $30,619 | $27,730 – $47,980 | 1,200 |
| Louisiana | $36,120 | +1.3% | $30,505 | $29,770 – $47,120 | 3,410 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Nursing Assistant | $42,260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a phlebotomist make?
The national median salary for phlebotomists is $45,230 a year ($21.75 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,780 and the top 10% earn over $58,780. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays phlebotomists the most?
California has the highest median pay at $56,040. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many phlebotomists are there in the U.S.?
About 143,540 people work as phlebotomists nationwide.