May 2025 BLS data
Phlebotomist salary by state
The national median phlebotomist earns $45,230/year ($21.75/hr) — but state medians span $36,120 to $56,040. Where you work matters enormously.
All states, ranked by median pay
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $56,040 | $26.94 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $51,980 | $24.99 |
| 3 | New York | $50,530 | $24.29 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $50,170 | $24.12 |
| 5 | Oregon | $49,160 | $23.63 |
| 6 | Washington | $48,880 | $23.50 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $48,660 | $23.40 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $48,650 | $23.39 |
| 9 | Delaware | $48,110 | $23.13 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $47,750 | $22.96 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $47,430 | $22.81 |
| 12 | Colorado | $47,180 | $22.69 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $46,470 | $22.34 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $46,380 | $22.30 |
| 15 | Virginia | $46,340 | $22.28 |
| 16 | Arizona | $46,260 | $22.24 |
| 17 | Illinois | $46,010 | $22.12 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $46,000 | $22.12 |
| 19 | Vermont | $46,000 | $22.12 |
| 20 | Alaska | $45,900 | $22.07 |
| 21 | Georgia | $45,840 | $22.04 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $45,820 | $22.03 |
| 23 | Nevada | $45,760 | $22.00 |
| 24 | Maine | $45,640 | $21.94 |
| 25 | Montana | $45,470 | $21.86 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $43,910 | $21.11 |
| 27 | Maryland | $43,480 | $20.91 |
| 28 | Idaho | $43,400 | $20.87 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $43,330 | $20.83 |
| 30 | Missouri | $43,120 | $20.73 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $42,910 | $20.63 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $42,480 | $20.42 |
| 33 | Utah | $40,630 | $19.54 |
| 34 | Texas | $40,450 | $19.45 |
| 35 | Florida | $40,230 | $19.34 |
| 36 | Michigan | $39,860 | $19.16 |
| 37 | Ohio | $39,770 | $19.12 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $39,560 | $19.02 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $39,540 | $19.01 |
| 40 | Indiana | $39,250 | $18.87 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $39,250 | $18.87 |
| 42 | Kansas | $39,100 | $18.80 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $39,030 | $18.76 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $39,010 | $18.76 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $38,550 | $18.53 |
| 46 | Iowa | $38,240 | $18.38 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $38,180 | $18.36 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $37,450 | $18.01 |
| 49 | Alabama | $37,220 | $17.89 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $36,290 | $17.45 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $36,120 | $17.36 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. States without published estimates for this role are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a phlebotomist make?
Nationally, the median phlebotomist earns $45,230 per year ($21.75/hr), with most earning between $35,780 and $58,780 (May 2025 BLS data).
Which state pays phlebotomists the most?
California leads with a median of $56,040 per year, followed by District of Columbia ($51,980) and New York ($50,530).
Do these numbers include overtime and differentials?
BLS wage estimates include base pay, incentive pay, and cost-of-living allowances, but exclude overtime premiums. Shift differentials and certification pay can push real take-home meaningfully above these figures.