Phlebotomist Salary by State (May 2025 BLS Data)
By The College Match Editorial Team · Data: May 2025 · Updated October 2026
Phlebotomists earn a median of $45,230 a year nationally, but pay depends heavily on location: from $36,120 in Louisiana to $56,040 in California.
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research and donations. The table below covers all 50 states and Washington, DC, using the latest wage survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. median
$45,230
Highest: California
$56,040
Lowest: Louisiana
$36,120
Employed in the U.S.
143,540
Phlebotomist pay in every state
Sorted by median annual wage. "Typical range" is the 10th to 90th percentile: 80% of phlebotomists in the state earn within it.
| Rank | State | Median | Average | Typical range | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $56,040 | $56,600 | $45,490 – $74,340 | 13,520 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $51,980 | $52,070 | $46,010 – $57,250 | 180 |
| 3 | New York | $50,530 | $51,830 | $37,930 – $63,070 | 6,400 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $50,170 | $52,540 | $42,950 – $62,350 | 2,580 |
| 5 | Oregon | $49,160 | $51,060 | $40,060 – $62,280 | 1,800 |
| 6 | Washington | $48,880 | $51,490 | $39,410 – $64,080 | 2,820 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $48,660 | $49,330 | $40,640 – $58,780 | 630 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $48,650 | $49,140 | $39,730 – $58,520 | 5,230 |
| 9 | Delaware | $48,110 | $47,130 | $38,720 – $58,520 | 430 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $47,750 | $48,630 | $41,600 – $59,760 | 110 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $47,430 | $47,990 | $33,840 – $58,290 | 220 |
| 12 | Colorado | $47,180 | $48,520 | $39,400 – $59,540 | 2,420 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $46,470 | $45,590 | $37,680 – $51,950 | 3,610 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $46,380 | $47,290 | $36,830 – $58,290 | 970 |
| 15 | Virginia | $46,340 | $46,890 | $37,370 – $58,470 | 3,600 |
| 16 | Arizona | $46,260 | $46,960 | $38,090 – $60,820 | 3,430 |
| 17 | Illinois | $46,010 | $45,860 | $37,370 – $54,920 | 7,910 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $46,000 | $46,890 | $38,740 – $58,920 | 2,090 |
| 19 | Vermont | $46,000 | $46,970 | $38,630 – $58,960 | 200 |
| 20 | Alaska | $45,900 | $48,140 | $40,300 – $59,780 | 210 |
| 21 | Georgia | $45,840 | $45,180 | $34,600 – $55,850 | 5,280 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $45,820 | $47,440 | $38,360 – $59,730 | 1,630 |
| 23 | Nevada | $45,760 | $46,430 | $37,280 – $59,480 | 1,300 |
| 24 | Maine | $45,640 | $44,590 | $37,810 – $50,740 | 500 |
| 25 | Montana | $45,470 | $45,030 | $36,950 – $52,590 | 370 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $43,910 | $43,540 | $37,010 – $50,060 | 5,510 |
| 27 | Maryland | $43,480 | $45,460 | $35,320 – $58,180 | 2,040 |
| 28 | Idaho | $43,400 | $42,140 | $35,490 – $47,340 | 1,010 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $43,330 | $42,720 | $35,210 – $49,450 | 5,410 |
| 30 | Missouri | $43,120 | $42,640 | $34,070 – $51,390 | 1,890 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $42,910 | $42,140 | $32,400 – $48,350 | 760 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $42,480 | $42,600 | $35,230 – $48,820 | 2,500 |
| 33 | Utah | $40,630 | $41,050 | $35,800 – $47,420 | 1,680 |
| 34 | Texas | $40,450 | $42,630 | $32,570 – $53,560 | 12,820 |
| 35 | Florida | $40,230 | $41,990 | $35,560 – $48,190 | 10,220 |
| 36 | Michigan | $39,860 | $42,420 | $36,850 – $48,890 | 3,540 |
| 37 | Ohio | $39,770 | $42,130 | $36,190 – $48,680 | 5,120 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $39,560 | $39,590 | $31,360 – $45,240 | 320 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $39,540 | $41,480 | $35,660 – $48,900 | 920 |
| 40 | Indiana | $39,250 | $41,770 | $35,870 – $48,290 | 2,410 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $39,250 | $39,910 | $30,570 – $46,130 | 1,530 |
| 42 | Kansas | $39,100 | $42,000 | $34,410 – $50,350 | 1,120 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $39,030 | $41,610 | $33,570 – $49,200 | 1,670 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $39,010 | $40,930 | $35,760 – $47,060 | 2,760 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $38,550 | $40,880 | $35,010 – $47,630 | 3,520 |
| 46 | Iowa | $38,240 | $40,290 | $35,970 – $46,570 | 1,100 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $38,180 | $42,860 | $31,500 – $60,590 | 190 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $37,450 | $38,020 | $30,870 – $44,280 | 1,100 |
| 49 | Alabama | $37,220 | $38,020 | $30,440 – $45,710 | 2,350 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $36,290 | $36,710 | $27,730 – $47,980 | 1,200 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $36,120 | $37,420 | $29,770 – $47,120 | 3,410 |
| United States | $45,230 | $45,520 | $35,780 – $58,780 | 143,540 |
Common questions
How much do phlebotomists make in the U.S.?
The national median annual wage for phlebotomists was $45,230 in May 2025, with an average of $45,520. The middle 80% earned between $35,780 and $58,780.
Which state pays phlebotomists the most?
California has the highest median wage at $56,040 a year. Of the 51 areas (states plus DC) with published figures, 25 pay above the national median.
Which state pays phlebotomists the least?
Louisiana has the lowest median wage at $36,120 a year. Lower pay often comes with a lower cost of living, so compare against local living costs.
Which state employs the most phlebotomists?
California employs the most, about 13,520.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 31-9097. Figures are annual wages for employed phlebotomists and exclude the self-employed. Some states' figures are not published by BLS and show as n/a. See our editorial standards for how we build these pages.