Phlebotomists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for phlebotomists is $17.36 an hour ($36,120 a year). About 3,410 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($45,230). Louisiana ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for phlebotomists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.31 | $29,770 |
| 25% of workers | $14.86 | $30,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.36 | $36,120 |
| 75% of workers | $21.22 | $44,130 |
| 90% of workers | $22.65 | $47,120 |
Phlebotomists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $40,300 | 490 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $39,960 | 240 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $37,710 | 730 |
| Hammond | $36,970 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge | $36,120 | 540 |
| Monroe | $35,600 | 210 |
| Alexandria | $35,440 | 120 |
| Lake Charles | $35,210 | 120 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $34,700 | 140 |
| Lafayette | $34,460 | 330 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $39,730 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,870 |
| Surgical Technologists | $57,370 |
| Paramedics | $56,050 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $80,710 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $50,050 |
| Dental Assistants | $44,090 |
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