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Phlebotomist Salary by State (2026)
How much does a Phlebotomist make? The median Phlebotomist salary in the US is about $44,499 per year (roughly $21.00 an hour), across 143,540 jobs (Phlebotomists). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $36,120 in Louisiana to $56,040 in California. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Phlebotomist salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| California | $56,040 | 13,520 |
| District of Columbia | $51,980 | 180 |
| New York | $50,530 | 6,400 |
| Massachusetts | $50,170 | 2,580 |
| Oregon | $49,160 | 1,800 |
| Washington | $48,880 | 2,820 |
| New Hampshire | $48,660 | 630 |
| New Jersey | $48,650 | 5,230 |
| Delaware | $48,110 | 430 |
| Hawaii | $47,750 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $47,430 | 220 |
| Colorado | $47,180 | 2,420 |
| Wisconsin | $46,470 | 3,610 |
| Rhode Island | $46,380 | 970 |
| Virginia | $46,340 | 3,600 |
| Arizona | $46,260 | 3,430 |
| Illinois | $46,010 | 7,910 |
| Minnesota | $46,000 | 2,090 |
| Vermont | $46,000 | 200 |
| Alaska | $45,900 | 210 |
| Georgia | $45,840 | 5,280 |
| Connecticut | $45,820 | 1,630 |
| Nevada | $45,760 | 1,300 |
| Maine | $45,640 | 500 |
| Montana | $45,470 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,910 | 5,510 |
| Maryland | $43,480 | 2,040 |
| Idaho | $43,400 | 1,010 |
| North Carolina | $43,330 | 5,410 |
| Missouri | $43,120 | 1,890 |
| New Mexico | $42,910 | 760 |
| Kentucky | $42,480 | 2,500 |
| Utah | $40,630 | 1,680 |
| Texas | $40,450 | 12,820 |
| Florida | $40,230 | 10,220 |
| Michigan | $39,860 | 3,540 |
| Ohio | $39,770 | 5,120 |
| South Dakota | $39,560 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $39,540 | 920 |
| Indiana | $39,250 | 2,410 |
| West Virginia | $39,250 | 1,530 |
| Kansas | $39,100 | 1,120 |
| Oklahoma | $39,030 | 1,670 |
| South Carolina | $39,010 | 2,760 |
| Tennessee | $38,550 | 3,520 |
| Iowa | $38,240 | 1,100 |
| Wyoming | $38,180 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $37,450 | 1,100 |
| Alabama | $37,220 | 2,350 |
| Mississippi | $36,290 | 1,200 |
| Louisiana | $36,120 | 3,410 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Phlebotomist make?
- A Phlebotomist makes a median of about $44,499 per year in the US (roughly $21.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $36,120 in Louisiana to $56,040 in California depending on the state.
- What is the average Phlebotomist salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Phlebotomist salary in the US is about $44,499 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 143,540 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Phlebotomists the most?
- California has the highest median Phlebotomist salary at $56,040 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Phlebotomists the least?
- Louisiana has the lowest median at $36,120 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Phlebotomists, code 31-9097). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.