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Phlebotomist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$20.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,263/year ($2,939/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 27th of 51 states for Phlebotomist pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 2,040 Phlebotomist jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $43,480 a year — though pay ranges from $35,320 for newcomers to $58,180 at the top.
Phlebotomist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,040 Phlebotomist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 31-9097, “Phlebotomists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Phlebotomist salary of $43,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,263 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $43,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,038 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,326 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,854 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,263 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,939 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Phlebotomist make in Maryland?
- The median Phlebotomist salary in Maryland is $43,480 per year ($20.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,890 and $49,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Phlebotomist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $43,480, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $35,263 per year ($2,939 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Phlebotomist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,040 Phlebotomist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.