Phlebotomists pay in California
In California, the median pay for phlebotomists is $26.94 an hour ($56,040 a year). About 13,520 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($45,230). California ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for phlebotomists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.87 | $45,490 |
| 25% of workers | $22.98 | $47,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.94 | $56,040 |
| 75% of workers | $30.19 | $62,790 |
| 90% of workers | $35.74 | $74,340 |
Phlebotomists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $62,350 | 100 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $60,600 | 350 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $60,290 | 190 |
| Vallejo | $59,920 | 140 |
| Napa | $59,840 | 30 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $59,800 | 50 |
| Redding | $59,320 | 90 |
| Chico | $59,100 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $58,900 | 1,410 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $58,170 | 1,300 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $55,740 | 190 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $53,560 | 100 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $52,940 | 4,720 |
| Salinas | $52,940 | 110 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $52,560 | 790 |
| Modesto | $51,960 | 190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $51,490 | 1,400 |
| Merced | $51,180 | 90 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $50,770 | 180 |
| Fresno | $49,570 | 440 |
| Visalia | $49,390 | 110 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $47,200 | 240 |
| El Centro | $46,910 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $49,660 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,390 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $46,380 |
| Surgical Technologists | $81,310 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $128,530 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,170 |
| Paramedics | $74,590 |
| Surgical Assistants | $62,540 |
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