SOC 31-9097 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Phlebotomists — Fort Collins
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Phlebotomists in Fort Collins, CO is $46,980 per year, close to the national median of $45,230 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Phlebotomists in Fort Collins, CO is $46,980 per year, close to the national median of $45,230 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $40,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $53,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,250 to $50,450.
Denver leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 334th of 423 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,080 | −11.4% |
| 25th | $44,250 | −2.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,980 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $50,450 | +11.5% |
| 90th | $53,720 | +18.8% |
| Mean | $47,400 | +4.8% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $48,070 | 1,310 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $47,590 | 140 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $46,790 | 310 | |
| 4 | Pueblo | $45,930 | 140 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $41,800 | 80 | |
| 6 | Greeley | $40,380 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Collins run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $46,980 buys what $45,567 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,567US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,980 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,080 to $53,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $48,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Phlebotomists in Fort Collins, CO?
The median annual wage is $46,980, or $22.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,230, so pay in Fort Collins, CO is 3.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fort Collins, CO earns more than $53,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,080 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $48,070 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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