Phlebotomists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for phlebotomists is $20.42 an hour ($42,480 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($45,230). Kentucky ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for phlebotomists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.94 | $35,230 |
| 25% of workers | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.42 | $42,480 |
| 75% of workers | $22.18 | $46,130 |
| 90% of workers | $23.47 | $48,820 |
Phlebotomists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $44,830 | 780 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $43,630 | 330 |
| Paducah | $38,500 | 70 |
| Bowling Green | $37,960 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown | $37,480 | 30 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
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|---|---|
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