SOC 31-9097 · May 2025 · United States
Phlebotomists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Phlebotomists across the United States is $45,230 per year, measured over 143,540 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $56,040.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow faster than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +5.6%
- Openings per year
- 18,400
- Typical entry-level education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Phlebotomists
Pay for this occupation varies by 55.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $56,040 and Louisiana pays $36,120.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $56,040 | 13,520 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $51,980 | 180 | |
| 3 | New York | $50,530 | 6,400 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $50,170 | 2,580 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $49,160 | 1,800 | |
| 6 | Washington | $48,880 | 2,820 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $48,660 | 630 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $48,650 | 5,230 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $48,110 | 430 | |
| 10 | Hawaii | $47,750 | 110 |
States with the most Phlebotomists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 13,520 | $56,040 | |
| 2 | Texas | 12,820 | $40,450 | |
| 3 | Florida | 10,220 | $40,230 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 7,910 | $46,010 | |
| 5 | New York | 6,400 | $50,530 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 5,510 | $43,910 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 5,410 | $43,330 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 5,280 | $45,840 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 5,230 | $48,650 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 5,120 | $39,770 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $62,350 | 100 |
| 2 | San Jose | $60,600 | 350 |
| 3 | Santa Maria | $60,290 | 190 |
| 4 | Vallejo | $59,920 | 140 |
| 5 | Napa | $59,840 | 30 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $59,800 | 50 |
| 7 | Redding | $59,320 | 90 |
| 8 | Chico | $59,100 | 100 |
| 9 | San Francisco | $58,900 | 1,410 |
| 10 | San Diego | $58,170 | 1,300 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.