The median Phlebotomist salary is $22.00 per hour, or $45,760 per year, based on 6,546 job postings across 100 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$22.00
Median hourly
$45,760
Annual salary
$19-$27
Pay range
100
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Phlebotomist earns $22.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $20.50 and $24.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +2.3% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Brockton, MASSACHUSETTS is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Amarillo, TEXAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+2.3%
Current median: $22.00/hr
Prior period: $21.50/hr
Job openings
+4.7%
2,298 recent postings
Previous period: 2,194 postings
Daily pay signal
$22.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Phlebotomist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $22.00/hr, up from $21.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$19.00
$39,520/yr
Median
$22.00
$45,760/yr
Top earners
$27.00
$56,160/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $22.00/hr | 2,190 |
Mar 2026 | $21.50/hr | 2,302 |
Feb 2026 | $22.00/hr | 563 |
Jan 2026 | $22.00/hr | 1,180 |
Dec 2025 | $22.75/hr | 220 |
Nov 2025 | $21.50/hr | 91 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
37 postings · 9 companies
$17.00
$16-$20
11 postings · 7 companies
$25.50
$24-$30
36 postings · 19 companies
$21.50
$19-$24
15 postings · 10 companies
$17.50
$17-$19
629 postings · 120 companies
$27.00
$24-$27
232 postings · 33 companies
$23.00
$22-$25
54 postings · 9 companies
$21.50
$21-$23
10 postings · 7 companies
$19.25
$17-$22
35 postings · 10 companies
$21.50
$22-$23
167 postings · 75 companies
$19.00
$18-$21
52 postings · 25 companies
$19.50
$18-$22
22 postings · 5 companies
$21.50
$22-$24
17 postings · 8 companies
$22.50
$20-$30
521 postings · 62 companies
$21.50
$21-$23
58 postings · 15 companies
$21.50
$20-$26
14 postings · 8 companies
$26.50
$22-$30
23 postings · 7 companies
$21.00
$20-$33
35 postings · 12 companies
$21.00
$19-$22
15 postings · 11 companies
$21.50
$17-$24
Estimated from national data
~$22.97
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227 postings · 31 companies
$21.50
$22-$22
412 postings · 37 companies
$23.50
$22-$25
67 postings · 22 companies
$19.50
$19-$22
58 postings · 26 companies
$22.00
$22-$23
5 postings · 5 companies
$17.50
$16-$25
22 postings · 17 companies
$21.25
$20-$26
17 postings · 8 companies
$20.50
$19-$22
49 postings · 10 companies
$19.00
$19-$19
49 postings · 18 companies
$22.00
$21-$22
12 postings · 8 companies
$21.75
$22-$23
599 postings · 37 companies
$20.50
$21-$23
15 postings · 4 companies
$21.00
$19-$21
462 postings · 81 companies
$21.50
$20-$23
72 postings · 27 companies
$21.50
$18-$22
Estimated from national data
~$21.04
—
217 postings · 24 companies
$21.00
$21-$21
41 postings · 11 companies
$19.00
$18-$21
46 postings · 23 companies
$25.00
$24-$27
116 postings · 27 companies
$24.00
$20-$25
60 postings · 7 companies
$23.00
$23-$24
15 postings · 8 companies
$18.50
$19-$24
Estimated from national data
~$19.70
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29 postings · 19 companies
$20.50
$20-$22
153 postings · 49 companies
$19.00
$18-$20
22 postings · 11 companies
$21.00
$21-$21
5 postings · 3 companies
$19.00
$19-$21
41 postings · 17 companies
$25.00
$20-$28
380 postings · 38 companies
$26.00
$24-$27
14 postings · 5 companies
$25.00
$25-$27
100 postings · 17 companies
$24.00
$23-$24
Estimated from national data
~$19.16
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Phlebotomist salaries.
Brockton
Massachusetts · 11 postings
$499.50/hr
Tacoma
Washington · 13 postings
$30.00/hr
Lake Success
New York · 12 postings
$28.00/hr
Lowell
Massachusetts · 14 postings
$27.00/hr
Kirkland
Washington · 15 postings
$27.00/hr
Amarillo
Texas · 11 postings
$17.00/hr
Tampa
Florida · 14 postings
$17.50/hr
Peoria
Illinois · 17 postings
$18.00/hr
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania · 14 postings
$18.25/hr
Albany
New York · 35 postings
$18.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Phlebotomist positions.
Tridentcare
62 postings
$499.50/hr
Sutter Health
5 postings
$37.00/hr
Scripps Health
9 postings
$35.00/hr
Asset Risk
16 postings
$35.00/hr
Vein Whisperers
11 postings
$32.50/hr
Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
37 postings
$16.00/hr
Oklahoma Blood Institute
16 postings
$17.50/hr
Our Blood Institute
23 postings
$17.50/hr
Complete Health
5 postings
$17.50/hr
Oneblood
29 postings
$17.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomist | 2,136 | $21.50/hr |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 223 | $26.50/hr |
| Medical Assistant/phlebotomist | 103 | $21.50/hr |
| Mobile Phlebotomist, Prn | 96 | $29.50/hr |
| Cna Phlebotomist | 53 | $21.50/hr |
| Float Phlebotomist | 40 | $22.00/hr |
| Mobile Phlebotomist/paramedical Examiner | 38 | $21.25/hr |
| Part Time Phlebotomist | 33 | $26.00/hr |
| Phlebotomist 1 | 30 | $24.50/hr |
| Phlebotomist - $19.50 | 29 | $17.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Phlebotomist salaries.
FAQ
The median Phlebotomist salary is $22.00 per hour, or $45,760 annually. Pay ranges from $19.00/hr (10th percentile) to $27.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 6,546 job postings, the highest paying states for Phlebotomists include California, Iowa, Washington. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 6,546 Phlebotomist job postings across 100 states, from 767 different healthcare employers.
Phlebotomist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Phlebotomist pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 2.3%.
Phlebotomist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.50 to $5.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Brockton offer $499.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $17.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Phlebotomists typically earn around $19.00 to $20.50 per hour ($39,520 to $42,640 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $22.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 6,546 active postings with listed compensation for Phlebotomist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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