SOC 31-9097 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Phlebotomists — San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Phlebotomists in San Francisco, CA is $58,900 per year, well above 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 San Francisco, CA is $58,900 per year, well above the national median of $45,230. The gap of 30.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $52,000 and $69,980. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,610 and the ninetieth at $77,910.
Employment stands at 1,410, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $62,350. Of the 688 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 509th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,610 | +0.8% |
| 25th | $52,000 | +15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $58,900 | +30.2% |
| 75th | $69,980 | +54.7% |
| 90th | $77,910 | +72.3% |
| Mean | $61,020 | +34.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Diego | $58,170 | 1,300 | |
| 10 | Oxnard | $55,740 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Francisco run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $58,900 buys what $53,207 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,207US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,900 a year, 30.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,610 to $77,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $62,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Phlebotomists in San Francisco, CA?
The median annual wage is $58,900, or $28.32 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 San Francisco, CA is 30.2% 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 San Francisco, CA earns more than $77,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,610 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 Santa Rosa, at $62,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,410 jobs in this occupation in San Francisco, CA. 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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