SOC 31-9097 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Phlebotomists — Pensacola
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Phlebotomists in Pensacola, FL is $37,710 per year, 16.6% below the national median of $45,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Phlebotomists in Pensacola, FL is $37,710 per year, 16.6% below the national median of $45,230. Pay ranges from under $33,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,890 to $44,570.
Employment stands at 310, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Sebastian leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $45,450. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 314th of 386 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,090 | −26.8% |
| 25th | $35,890 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,710 | −16.6% |
| 75th | $44,570 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $47,620 | +5.3% |
| Mean | $40,220 | −11.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian | $45,450 | 70 | |
| 2 | Naples | $45,310 | 130 | |
| 3 | Miami | $45,210 | 3,360 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $44,270 | 190 | |
| 5 | North Port | $40,760 | 400 | |
| 6 | Panama City | $39,980 | 80 | |
| 7 | Crestview | $39,670 | 110 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $39,390 | 1,040 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $39,220 | 1,590 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $38,880 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pensacola run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $37,710 buys what $36,470 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,470US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,710 a year, 16.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,090 to $47,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sebastian, at $45,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Phlebotomists in Pensacola, FL?
The median annual wage is $37,710, or $18.13 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 Pensacola, FL is 16.6% lower. 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 Pensacola, FL earns more than $47,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,090 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 Sebastian, at $45,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Pensacola, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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