SOC 31-9097 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Phlebotomists — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Racine, WI comes to $49,100 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,230 by 8.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Racine, WI comes to $49,100 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,230 by 8.6%. Pay ranges from under $38,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $53,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,810 to $49,650.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.59 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sheboygan records the highest median at $48,350. Of the 265 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 163rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,930 | −13.9% |
| 25th | $40,810 | −9.8% |
| Median (50th) | $49,100 | +8.6% |
| 75th | $49,650 | +9.8% |
| 90th | $53,790 | +18.9% |
| Mean | $46,960 | +3.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheboygan | $48,350 | 60 | |
| 2 | Madison | $47,740 | 660 | |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $47,180 | 240 | |
| 4 | Milwaukee | $47,000 | 990 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $46,490 | 190 | |
| 6 | Appleton | $46,120 | 160 | |
| 7 | La Crosse | $46,080 | 100 | |
| 8 | Janesville | $45,270 | 70 | |
| 9 | Wausau | $45,190 | 100 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $45,010 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $49,100 goes as far as $52,179 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,179US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,100 a year, 8.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,930 to $53,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sheboygan, at $48,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Phlebotomists in Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $49,100, or $23.61 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 Racine, WI is 8.6% 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 Racine, WI earns more than $53,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,930 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 Sheboygan, at $48,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Racine, WI. 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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