How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$45,230
Phlebotomists in the U.S. earn a median of $45,230 a year, or $21.75 an hour. Half of phlebotomists earn more than $45,230 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $58,780.
Pay percentiles for phlebotomists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.20 | $35,780 |
| 25th | $18.36 | $38,190 |
| 50th (median) | $21.75 | $45,230 |
| 75th | $23.53 | $48,930 |
| 90th | $28.26 | $58,780 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for phlebotomists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $56,040 | $26.94 | +24% |
| District of Columbia | $51,980 | $24.99 | +15% |
| New York | $50,530 | $24.29 | +12% |
| Massachusetts | $50,170 | $24.12 | +11% |
| Oregon | $49,160 | $23.63 | +9% |
| Washington | $48,880 | $23.50 | +8% |
| New Hampshire | $48,660 | $23.40 | +8% |
| New Jersey | $48,650 | $23.39 | +8% |
| Delaware | $48,110 | $23.13 | +6% |
| Hawaii | $47,750 | $22.96 | +6% |
| United States | $45,230 | $21.75 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many phlebotomists are there?
BLS counts about 143,540 phlebotomists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in California (13,520), Texas (12,820) and Florida (10,220).
The mean (average) annual wage is $45,520, higher than the median of $45,230.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,769
- Biweekly
- $1,740
- Weekly
- $870
- Daily (8 hours)
- $174
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for phlebotomists is $21.75. The middle 50% earn between $18.36 and $23.53 an hour.
Which state pays phlebotomists the most?
California has the highest median wage for phlebotomists at $56,040, +24% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for phlebotomists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of phlebotomists earn less than $35,780 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.