Phlebotomists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for phlebotomists is $20.83 an hour ($43,330 a year). About 5,410 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($45,230). North Carolina ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for phlebotomists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.93 | $35,210 |
| 25% of workers | $18.00 | $37,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.83 | $43,330 |
| 75% of workers | $22.53 | $46,860 |
| 90% of workers | $23.77 | $49,450 |
Phlebotomists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $47,690 | 260 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $46,280 | 870 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $45,230 | 400 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $44,980 | 1,260 |
| Winston-Salem | $44,980 | 500 |
| Burlington | $43,290 | 230 |
| Asheville | $39,770 | 180 |
| Rocky Mount | $39,660 | 60 |
| Greenville | $39,420 | 80 |
| Wilmington | $39,150 | 170 |
| Goldsboro | $38,550 | 40 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $38,130 | 70 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $37,890 | 170 |
| Jacksonville | $37,840 | 80 |
| Fayetteville | $35,750 | 190 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,250 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,480 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,920 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $86,010 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
| Surgical Assistants | $59,920 |
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