The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average phlebotomist
wage is between $12.50 and $13.00 per hour. This translates into an
annual phlebotomist salary between $26,000 and $27,040, based
on a 40-hour work week.
Although starting out may be challenging, many phlebotomists quickly
diversify and become lab and EKG technicians, lab supervisors, or graduate
into more administrative roles.
The following information is provided by PayScale.com and shows the median
annual phlebotomist salaries:
Median Phlebotomist Salary by Years of Experience
|
Years Experience |
Annual Salary |
|
1-4 |
$21,949 - $34,392 |
|
5-9 |
$24,435 - $36,067 |
|
10-19 |
$26,348 - $35,889 |
|
20+ |
$27,770 - $41,156 |
Median Phlebotomist Salary by State
|
State |
Annual Salary |
|
New York |
$29,176 - $40,000 |
|
California |
$24,505 - $31,742 |
|
Texas |
$23,537 - $33,539 |
|
Illinois |
$24,335 - $39,677 |
|
Florida |
$23,964 - $34,770 |
|
Georgia |
$22,949 - $31,642 |
|
North Carolina |
$24,526 - $34,382 |
Median Phlebotomist Salary by City
|
City |
Annual Salary |
|
Charlotte |
$24,600 - $35,608 |
|
Chicago |
$24,335 - $40,695 |
|
Houston |
$24,215 - $35,351 |
|
Los Angeles |
$35,000 |
|
San Antonio |
$28,496 - $35,608 |
|
Atlanta |
$21,500 - $33,600 |