How much does a phlebotomist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.75
- Average (mean)
- $45,520
- Jobs
- 143,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| 75th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 90th | $58,780 | $28.26 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $56,040 |
| District of Columbia | $51,980 |
| New York | $50,530 |
| Massachusetts | $50,170 |
| Oregon | $49,160 |
| Washington | $48,880 |
| New Hampshire | $48,660 |
| New Jersey | $48,650 |
| Delaware | $48,110 |
| Hawaii | $47,750 |
| North Dakota | $47,430 |
| Colorado | $47,180 |
| Wisconsin | $46,470 |
| Rhode Island | $46,380 |
| Virginia | $46,340 |
| Arizona | $46,260 |
| Illinois | $46,010 |
| Minnesota | $46,000 |
| Vermont | $46,000 |
| Alaska | $45,900 |
| Georgia | $45,840 |
| Connecticut | $45,820 |
| Nevada | $45,760 |
| Maine | $45,640 |
| Montana | $45,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,910 |
| Maryland | $43,480 |
| Idaho | $43,400 |
| North Carolina | $43,330 |
| Missouri | $43,120 |
| New Mexico | $42,910 |
| Kentucky | $42,480 |
| Utah | $40,630 |
| Texas | $40,450 |
| Florida | $40,230 |
| Michigan | $39,860 |
| Ohio | $39,770 |
| South Dakota | $39,560 |
| Nebraska | $39,540 |
| Indiana | $39,250 |
| West Virginia | $39,250 |
| Kansas | $39,100 |
| Oklahoma | $39,030 |
| South Carolina | $39,010 |
| Tennessee | $38,550 |
| Iowa | $38,240 |
| Wyoming | $38,180 |
| Arkansas | $37,450 |
| Alabama | $37,220 |
| Mississippi | $36,290 |
| Louisiana | $36,120 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $62,350 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $60,290 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,920 |
| Napa, CA | $59,840 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,800 |
| Redding, CA | $59,320 |
| Chico, CA | $59,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,170 |
| Oxnard, CA | $55,740 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,560 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $53,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,940 |
| Salinas, CA | $52,940 |
In other countries
Phlebotomist belongs to the international group "Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Massage Therapist$58,450
- Dental Assistant$48,070
- Medical Assistant$45,690
- Medical Equipment Preparer$47,700
- Medical Transcriptionist$40,410
- Pharmacy Aide$37,680
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,150
- Healthcare Support Worker$48,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.75 ($45,230 a year).
How much does a phlebotomist make a month?
About $3,769 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,230 a year.
How much does a phlebotomist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,780 or less a year ($17.20 an hour); the top 10% make $58,780 or more.
Which state pays phlebotomists the most?
California, with a median of $56,040 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($51,980) and New York ($50,530).
Which city pays phlebotomists the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $62,350 a year.
How many phlebotomists are there in the United States?
About 143,540 people work as phlebotomists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.