Phlebotomists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for phlebotomistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$56,600
- Massachusetts$52,540
- District of Columbia$52,070
- New York$51,830
- Washington$51,490
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$36,710
- Louisiana$37,420
- Arkansas$38,020
- Alabama$38,020
- South Dakota$39,590
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $56,600 | $56,040 | $27 | +24.3% | 13,520 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $52,540 | $50,170 | $25 | +15.4% | 2,580 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $52,070 | $51,980 | $25 | +14.4% | 180 |
| 4 | New York | $51,830 | $50,530 | $25 | +13.9% | 6,400 |
| 5 | Washington | $51,490 | $48,880 | $25 | +13.1% | 2,820 |
| 6 | Oregon | $51,060 | $49,160 | $25 | +12.2% | 1,800 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $49,330 | $48,660 | $24 | +8.4% | 630 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $49,140 | $48,650 | $24 | +8% | 5,230 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $48,630 | $47,750 | $23 | +6.8% | 110 |
| 10 | Colorado | $48,520 | $47,180 | $23 | +6.6% | 2,420 |
| 11 | Alaska | $48,140 | $45,900 | $23 | +5.8% | 210 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $47,990 | $47,430 | $23 | +5.4% | 220 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $47,440 | $45,820 | $23 | +4.2% | 1,630 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $47,290 | $46,380 | $23 | +3.9% | 970 |
| 15 | Delaware | $47,130 | $48,110 | $23 | +3.5% | 430 |
| 16 | Vermont | $46,970 | $46,000 | $23 | +3.2% | 200 |
| 17 | Arizona | $46,960 | $46,260 | $23 | +3.2% | 3,430 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $46,890 | $46,000 | $23 | +3% | 2,090 |
| 19 | Virginia | $46,890 | $46,340 | $23 | +3% | 3,600 |
| 20 | Nevada | $46,430 | $45,760 | $22 | +2% | 1,300 |
| 21 | Illinois | $45,860 | $46,010 | $22 | +0.7% | 7,910 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $45,590 | $46,470 | $22 | +0.2% | 3,610 |
| 23 | Maryland | $45,460 | $43,480 | $22 | -0.1% | 2,040 |
| 24 | Georgia | $45,180 | $45,840 | $22 | -0.7% | 5,280 |
| 25 | Montana | $45,030 | $45,470 | $22 | -1.1% | 370 |
| 26 | Maine | $44,590 | $45,640 | $21 | -2% | 500 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $43,540 | $43,910 | $21 | -4.3% | 5,510 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $42,860 | $38,180 | $21 | -5.8% | 190 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $42,720 | $43,330 | $21 | -6.2% | 5,410 |
| 30 | Missouri | $42,640 | $43,120 | $21 | -6.3% | 1,890 |
| 31 | Texas | $42,630 | $40,450 | $21 | -6.3% | 12,820 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $42,600 | $42,480 | $20 | -6.4% | 2,500 |
| 33 | Michigan | $42,420 | $39,860 | $20 | -6.8% | 3,540 |
| 34 | Idaho | $42,140 | $43,400 | $20 | -7.4% | 1,010 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $42,140 | $42,910 | $20 | -7.4% | 760 |
| 36 | Ohio | $42,130 | $39,770 | $20 | -7.4% | 5,120 |
| 37 | Kansas | $42,000 | $39,100 | $20 | -7.7% | 1,120 |
| 38 | Florida | $41,990 | $40,230 | $20 | -7.8% | 10,220 |
| 39 | Indiana | $41,770 | $39,250 | $20 | -8.2% | 2,410 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $41,610 | $39,030 | $20 | -8.6% | 1,670 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $41,480 | $39,540 | $20 | -8.9% | 920 |
| 42 | Utah | $41,050 | $40,630 | $20 | -9.8% | 1,680 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $40,930 | $39,010 | $20 | -10.1% | 2,760 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $40,880 | $38,550 | $20 | -10.2% | 3,520 |
| 45 | Iowa | $40,290 | $38,240 | $19 | -11.5% | 1,100 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $39,910 | $39,250 | $19 | -12.3% | 1,530 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $39,590 | $39,560 | $19 | -13% | 320 |
| 48 | Alabama | $38,020 | $37,220 | $18 | -16.5% | 2,350 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $38,020 | $37,450 | $18 | -16.5% | 1,100 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $37,420 | $36,120 | $18 | -17.8% | 3,410 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $36,710 | $36,290 | $18 | -19.4% | 1,200 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 443 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $62,350 | $62,300 | 100 |
| 2 | North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $61,580 | $62,570 | 110 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $60,600 | $69,000 | 350 |
| 4 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $60,290 | $59,700 | 190 |
| 5 | Vallejo, CA | $59,920 | $62,950 | 140 |
| 6 | Napa, CA | $59,840 | $60,880 | 30 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $59,800 | $64,040 | 50 |
| 8 | Redding, CA | $59,320 | $60,820 | 90 |
| 9 | Chico, CA | $59,100 | $56,500 | 100 |
| 10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,900 | $61,020 | 1,410 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing phlebotomistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $59,550 | $56,790 | 140 |
| 2 | Health and Personal Care Retailers | $55,950 | $48,240 | — |
| 3 | Health and Personal Care Retailers | $55,950 | $48,240 | — |
| 4 | Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade | $50,920 | $47,230 | 50 |
| 5 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $50,420 | $52,520 | 740 |
| 6 | Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $49,810 | $52,820 | 110 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $49,710 | $57,090 | 330 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $49,710 | $57,090 | 330 |
| 9 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $49,710 | $57,090 | 330 |
| 10 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $48,670 | $50,110 | 40 |
| 11 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $48,510 | $46,580 | — |
| 12 | Temporary Help Services | $48,400 | $47,710 | 1,780 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do phlebotomists make in the U.S.?
The median phlebotomists salary in the United States is $45,230 per year (mean $45,520), and about 80% earn between $35,780 and $58,780.
How much do phlebotomists make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,520 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays phlebotomists the most?
California has the highest average pay for phlebotomists at $56,600 per year (median $56,040).
What is the job outlook for phlebotomists?
Employment is projected to change +5.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 18,400 openings per year.