Phlebotomists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for phlebotomists is $21.75 an hour ($45,230 a year). About 143,540 people work in this job there.
Pay range for phlebotomists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.20 | $35,780 |
| 25% of workers | $18.36 | $38,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.75 | $45,230 |
| 75% of workers | $23.53 | $48,930 |
| 90% of workers | $28.26 | $58,780 |
Best-paying states for phlebotomists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $56,040 | 13,520 |
| District of Columbia | $51,980 | 180 |
| New York | $50,530 | 6,400 |
| Massachusetts | $50,170 | 2,580 |
| Oregon | $49,160 | 1,800 |
| Washington | $48,880 | 2,820 |
| New Hampshire | $48,660 | 630 |
| New Jersey | $48,650 | 5,230 |
| Delaware | $48,110 | 430 |
| Hawaii | $47,750 | 110 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $37,220
- Arizona · $46,260
- Arkansas · $37,450
- California · $56,040
- Colorado · $47,180
- Connecticut · $45,820
- Florida · $40,230
- Georgia · $45,840
- Idaho · $43,400
- Illinois · $46,010
- Indiana · $39,250
- Iowa · $38,240
- Kansas · $39,100
- Kentucky · $42,480
- Louisiana · $36,120
- Maine · $45,640
- Maryland · $43,480
- Massachusetts · $50,170
- Michigan · $39,860
- Minnesota · $46,000
- Mississippi · $36,290
- Missouri · $43,120
- Nebraska · $39,540
- Nevada · $45,760
- New Hampshire · $48,660
- New Jersey · $48,650
- New Mexico · $42,910
- New York · $50,530
- North Carolina · $43,330
- Ohio · $39,770
- Oklahoma · $39,030
- Oregon · $49,160
- Pennsylvania · $43,910
- Rhode Island · $46,380
- South Carolina · $39,010
- Tennessee · $38,550
- Texas · $40,450
- Utah · $40,630
- Virginia · $46,340
- Washington · $48,880
- West Virginia · $39,250
- Wisconsin · $46,470
Education, experience and outlook for phlebotomists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 18,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,290 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,470 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $96,590 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 |
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