How much does a phlebotomist make in Houston?
$45,540a year
Median yearly pay for phlebotomists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.89 an hour or $3,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.89
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 327
- Jobs in the area
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $45,540Highest 10%: $55,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| 75th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 90th | $55,650 | $26.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for phlebotomists.
| Dallas, TX | $46,480 |
| Austin, TX | $45,570 |
| Waco, TX | $42,440 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,440 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,810 |
| Longview, TX | $38,620 |
| San Angelo, TX | $38,590 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,480 |
| Tyler, TX | $38,150 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,930 |
| Lubbock, TX | $37,210 |
| College Station, TX | $36,710 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,670 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,500 |
| Odessa, TX | $36,340 |
| Sherman, TX | $36,230 |
| Abilene, TX | $36,100 |
| Victoria, TX | $35,840 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,820 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,460 |
| Texarkana, TX | $35,140 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,050 |
| Laredo, TX | $33,950 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.89 ($45,540 a year).
Do phlebotomists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $45,540 against $45,230 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,450, so Houston pays 13% more.
Where does Houston rank for phlebotomist pay?
98 of 327 metro areas with data.
How much does a phlebotomist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,650 or more.
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.