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Phlebotomist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$24.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,983/year ($3,332/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Phlebotomists (4th of 51), with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 2,580 Phlebotomist jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $50,170 a year — though pay ranges from $42,950 for newcomers to $62,350 at the top.
Phlebotomist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,580 Phlebotomist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 31-9097, “Phlebotomists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Phlebotomist salary of $50,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,983 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,840 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,838 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,509 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,983 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,332 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Phlebotomist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Phlebotomist salary in Massachusetts is $50,170 per year ($24.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,260 and $57,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Phlebotomist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $50,170, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $39,983 per year ($3,332 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Phlebotomist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 2,580 Phlebotomist jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.