How much does a phlebotomist make in California?
$56,040a year
Median yearly pay for phlebotomists in California. That is $26.94 an hour or $4,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.94
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,490Median: $56,040Highest 10%: $74,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| 25th | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| Median | $56,040 | $26.94 | |
| 75th | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| 90th | $74,340 | $35.74 |
Cities in California
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,940 |
| Salinas, CA | $52,940 |
| Sacramento, CA | $52,560 |
| Modesto, CA | $51,960 |
| Riverside, CA | $51,490 |
| Merced, CA | $51,180 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,770 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,570 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,390 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for phlebotomists.
| 1. California | $56,040 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $51,980 |
| 3. New York | $50,530 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $50,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $26.94 ($56,040 a year).
Do phlebotomists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $56,040 against $45,230 nationally, 24% more.
Where does California rank for phlebotomist pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays phlebotomists the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $62,350 a year.
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.