How much does a phlebotomist make in Tennessee?
$38,550a year
Median yearly pay for phlebotomists in Tennessee. That is $18.53 an hour or $3,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.53
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $38,550Highest 10%: $47,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| Median | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 75th | $45,630 | $21.94 | |
| 90th | $47,630 | $22.90 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $44,240 |
| Memphis, TN | $39,480 |
| Morristown, TN | $38,430 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,090 |
| Kingsport, TN | $37,870 |
| Clarksville, TN | $37,770 |
| Jackson, TN | $37,370 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,350 |
| Johnson City, TN | $36,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for phlebotomists.
| 42. Kansas | $39,100 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $39,030 |
| 44. South Carolina | $39,010 |
| 45. Tennessee | $38,550 |
| 46. Iowa | $38,240 |
| 47. Wyoming | $38,180 |
| 48. Arkansas | $37,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $18.53 ($38,550 a year).
Do phlebotomists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $38,550 against $45,230 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for phlebotomist pay?
Tennessee ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays phlebotomists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $44,240 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.