Phlebotomists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for phlebotomists in the U.S. is $45,230 ($21.75 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $45,230
- Mean annual wage
- $45,520
- Median hourly wage
- $21.75
- Employment
- 143,540
143,540 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,780 | $17.20 |
| 25th percentile | $38,190 | $18.36 |
| Median (50th) | $45,230 | $21.75 |
| 75th percentile | $48,930 | $23.53 |
| 90th percentile | $58,780 | $28.26 |
Highest-paying states for phlebotomists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $56,040 | 13,520 |
| District of Columbia | $51,980 | 180 |
| New York | $50,530 | 6,400 |
| Massachusetts | $50,170 | 2,580 |
| Oregon | $49,160 | 1,800 |
| Washington | $48,880 | 2,820 |
| New Hampshire | $48,660 | 630 |
| New Jersey | $48,650 | 5,230 |
| Delaware | $48,110 | 430 |
| Hawaii | $47,750 | 110 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $36,120 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $36,290 median annual wage
- Alabama: $37,220 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $37,450 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $38,180 median annual wage
About this occupation
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Typical tasks
- Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
- Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.
- Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems.
- Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
- Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 29.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 40.0% |
| Associate's degree | 18.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.0% |
| Master's degree | 1.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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