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.
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 | San Diego, CA | $58,170 | $46,624 | $41,670 | 1,300 |
| 2 | Kansas City, MO | $46,110 | $38,000 | $41,062 | 840 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $58,900 | $47,157 | $40,789 | 1,410 |
| 4 | Oklahoma City, OK | $44,890 | $36,775 | $40,676 | 470 |
| 5 | Madison, WI | $47,740 | $39,220 | $40,313 | 660 |
| 6 | Winston, NC | $44,980 | $37,035 | $40,237 | 500 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $49,370 | $39,909 | $39,886 | 2,790 |
| 8 | Milwaukee, WI | $47,000 | $38,658 | $39,879 | 990 |
| 9 | Sacramento, CA | $52,560 | $42,526 | $39,866 | 790 |
| 10 | Shreveport, LA | $40,300 | $33,738 | $39,802 | 490 |
| 11 | St. Louis, MO | $45,750 | $37,727 | $39,676 | 670 |
| 12 | Austin, TX | $45,570 | $38,795 | $39,561 | 920 |
| 13 | Fresno, CA | $49,570 | $40,341 | $39,489 | 440 |
| 14 | Louisville, KY | $44,830 | $36,749 | $39,484 | 780 |
| 15 | Houston, TX | $45,540 | $38,771 | $39,310 | 2,620 |
| 16 | Riverside, CA | $51,490 | $41,744 | $39,218 | 1,400 |
| 17 | Nashville, TN | $44,240 | $37,727 | $39,161 | 1,020 |
| 18 | Las Vegas, NV | $45,620 | $38,836 | $38,752 | 1,080 |
| 19 | Raleigh, NC | $46,280 | $38,028 | $38,742 | 870 |
| 20 | Richmond, VA | $46,370 | $37,586 | $38,409 | 640 |
| 21 | Dallas, TX | $46,480 | $39,527 | $38,342 | 3,840 |
| 22 | Cincinnati, OH | $43,140 | $36,439 | $38,208 | 1,420 |
| 23 | Boise City, ID | $45,610 | $37,519 | $38,132 | 520 |
| 24 | Charlotte, NC | $44,980 | $37,035 | $38,044 | 1,260 |
| 25 | Seattle, WA | $49,900 | $42,275 | $38,040 | 1,610 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $58,900
- San Diego, CA — $58,170
- Los Angeles, CA — $52,940
- Sacramento, CA — $52,560
- Portland, OR — $51,680
- Riverside, CA — $51,490
- Boston, MA — $50,420
- New York, NY — $49,980
- Seattle, WA — $49,900
- Fresno, CA — $49,570
- Atlanta, GA — $49,370
- Washington, DC — $49,030
- Denver, CO — $48,070
- Madison, WI — $47,740
- Philadelphia, PA — $47,370
Phlebotomist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $56,040 | $45,068 | $45,490 – $74,340 | 13,520 |
| District of Columbia | $51,980 | $41,993 | $46,010 – $57,250 | 180 |
| New York | $50,530 | $40,649 | $37,930 – $63,070 | 6,400 |
| Massachusetts | $50,170 | $40,203 | $42,950 – $62,350 | 2,580 |
| Oregon | $49,160 | $38,208 | $40,060 – $62,280 | 1,800 |
| Washington | $48,880 | $41,455 | $39,410 – $64,080 | 2,820 |
| New Hampshire | $48,660 | $41,278 | $40,640 – $58,780 | 630 |
| New Jersey | $48,650 | $40,130 | $39,730 – $58,520 | 5,230 |
| Delaware | $48,110 | $38,843 | $38,720 – $58,520 | 430 |
| Hawaii | $47,750 | $38,425 | $41,600 – $59,760 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $47,430 | $40,290 | $33,840 – $58,290 | 220 |
| Colorado | $47,180 | $38,722 | $39,400 – $59,540 | 2,420 |
| Wisconsin | $46,470 | $38,255 | $37,680 – $51,950 | 3,610 |
| Rhode Island | $46,380 | $38,324 | $36,830 – $58,290 | 970 |
| Virginia | $46,340 | $37,564 | $37,370 – $58,470 | 3,600 |
| Arizona | $46,260 | $38,402 | $38,090 – $60,820 | 3,430 |
| Illinois | $46,010 | $37,016 | $37,370 – $54,920 | 7,910 |
| Minnesota | $46,000 | $37,499 | $38,740 – $58,920 | 2,090 |
| Vermont | $46,000 | $38,034 | $38,630 – $58,960 | 200 |
| Alaska | $45,900 | $39,061 | $40,300 – $59,780 | 210 |
| Georgia | $45,840 | $37,256 | $34,600 – $55,850 | 5,280 |
| Connecticut | $45,820 | $37,859 | $38,360 – $59,730 | 1,630 |
| Nevada | $45,760 | $38,948 | $37,280 – $59,480 | 1,300 |
| Maine | $45,640 | $36,953 | $37,810 – $50,740 | 500 |
| Montana | $45,470 | $37,335 | $36,950 – $52,590 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,910 | $36,114 | $37,010 – $50,060 | 5,510 |
| Maryland | $43,480 | $35,415 | $35,320 – $58,180 | 2,040 |
| Idaho | $43,400 | $35,860 | $35,490 – $47,340 | 1,010 |
| North Carolina | $43,330 | $35,776 | $35,210 – $49,450 | 5,410 |
| Missouri | $43,120 | $35,738 | $34,070 – $51,390 | 1,890 |
| New Mexico | $42,910 | $35,780 | $32,400 – $48,350 | 760 |
| Kentucky | $42,480 | $34,943 | $35,230 – $48,820 | 2,500 |
| Utah | $40,630 | $33,964 | $35,800 – $47,420 | 1,680 |
| Texas | $40,450 | $34,682 | $32,570 – $53,560 | 12,820 |
| Florida | $40,230 | $34,505 | $35,560 – $48,190 | 10,220 |
| Michigan | $39,860 | $32,764 | $36,850 – $48,890 | 3,540 |
| Ohio | $39,770 | $33,824 | $36,190 – $48,680 | 5,120 |
| South Dakota | $39,560 | $33,966 | $31,360 – $45,240 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $39,540 | $33,031 | $35,660 – $48,900 | 920 |
| Indiana | $39,250 | $32,589 | $35,870 – $48,290 | 2,410 |
| West Virginia | $39,250 | $32,643 | $30,570 – $46,130 | 1,530 |
| Kansas | $39,100 | $32,215 | $34,410 – $50,350 | 1,120 |
| Oklahoma | $39,030 | $32,330 | $33,570 – $49,200 | 1,670 |
| South Carolina | $39,010 | $32,341 | $35,760 – $47,060 | 2,760 |
| Tennessee | $38,550 | $33,155 | $35,010 – $47,630 | 3,520 |
| Iowa | $38,240 | $32,105 | $35,970 – $46,570 | 1,100 |
| Wyoming | $38,180 | $32,858 | $31,500 – $60,590 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $37,450 | $31,023 | $30,870 – $44,280 | 1,100 |
| Alabama | $37,220 | $30,490 | $30,440 – $45,710 | 2,350 |
| Mississippi | $36,290 | $30,619 | $27,730 – $47,980 | 1,200 |
| Louisiana | $36,120 | $30,505 | $29,770 – $47,120 | 3,410 |
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, San Diego, CA 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.
All 66 cities
- Allentown, PA
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Charleston, SC
- Charleston, WV
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Dayton, OH
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Fresno, CA
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greenville, SC
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kankakee, IL
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Madison, WI
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Shreveport, LA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Tulsa, OK
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC
- Winston, NC