Phlebotomists pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for phlebotomists is $18.53 an hour ($38,550 a year). About 3,520 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,230). Tennessee ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for phlebotomists in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.83 | $35,010 |
| 25% of workers | $17.46 | $36,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.53 | $38,550 |
| 75% of workers | $21.94 | $45,630 |
| 90% of workers | $22.90 | $47,630 |
Phlebotomists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $44,240 | 1,020 |
| Memphis | $39,480 | 640 |
| Morristown | $38,430 | 40 |
| Knoxville | $38,090 | 490 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $37,870 | 180 |
| Clarksville | $37,770 | 70 |
| Jackson | $37,370 | 140 |
| Chattanooga | $37,350 | 270 |
| Johnson City | $36,430 | 150 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $39,570 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,330 |
| Paramedics | $57,690 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,530 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $80,640 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,180 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,650 |
| Surgical Assistants | $81,640 |
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