SOC 31-9097 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Phlebotomists — Williamsport
Williamsport, PA · 10 metro areas compared
In Williamsport, PA the median wage is $39,480.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Williamsport, PA the median wage is $39,480. That is 12.7% lower than the national median of $45,230. Pay ranges from under $36,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $41,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,480 to $41,780.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $47,370. Of the 226 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 173rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,910 | −18.4% |
| 25th | $39,480 | −12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $39,480 | −12.7% |
| 75th | $41,780 | −7.6% |
| 90th | $41,780 | −7.6% |
| Mean | $40,200 | −11.1% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $47,370 | 2,880 | |
| 2 | Reading | $45,360 | 180 | |
| 3 | Harrisburg | $44,700 | 380 | |
| 4 | Allentown | $44,460 | 510 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $43,170 | 190 | |
| 6 | York | $43,170 | 170 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $40,430 | 760 | |
| 8 | Erie | $39,280 | 180 | |
| 9 | Scranton | $39,250 | 240 | |
| 10 | Altoona | $35,660 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Williamsport run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $39,480 goes as far as $40,451 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,451US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,480 a year, 12.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,910 to $41,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $47,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Phlebotomists in Williamsport, PA?
The median annual wage is $39,480, or $18.98 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 Williamsport, PA is 12.7% 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 Williamsport, PA earns more than $41,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,910 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 Philadelphia, at $47,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Williamsport, PA. 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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