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Phlebotomist Salary in California (2026)
$26.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,643/year ($3,804/month) for a single filer
California is the highest-paying state in the country for Phlebotomists, with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 13,520 Phlebotomist jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $56,040 a year — though pay ranges from $45,490 for newcomers to $74,340 at the top.
Phlebotomist pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,520 Phlebotomist jobs in California (occupation code 31-9097, “Phlebotomists”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Phlebotomist salary of $56,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,643 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $56,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,545 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,287 |
| California state income tax | −$1,565 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,643 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,804 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Phlebotomist make in California?
- The median Phlebotomist salary in California is $56,040 per year ($26.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,800 and $62,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Phlebotomist in California?
- On the median salary of $56,040, a single filer in California takes home about $45,643 per year ($3,804 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Phlebotomist jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 13,520 Phlebotomist jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.