How much does a phlebotomist make in Kentucky?
$42,480a year
Median yearly pay for phlebotomists in Kentucky. That is $20.42 an hour or $3,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.42
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,230Median: $42,480Highest 10%: $48,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| 25th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 75th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 90th | $48,820 | $23.47 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $44,830 |
| Lexington, KY | $43,630 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,140 |
| Huntington, WV | $39,150 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,500 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,960 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,770 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $37,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for phlebotomists.
| 29. North Carolina | $43,330 |
| 30. Missouri | $43,120 |
| 31. New Mexico | $42,910 |
| 32. Kentucky | $42,480 |
| 33. Utah | $40,630 |
| 34. Texas | $40,450 |
| 35. Florida | $40,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.42 ($42,480 a year).
Do phlebotomists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $42,480 against $45,230 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for phlebotomist pay?
Kentucky ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays phlebotomists the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $44,830 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.