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Phlebotomist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$23.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,074/year ($3,340/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 8th of 51 states for Phlebotomist pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 5,230 Phlebotomist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $48,650 a year — though pay ranges from $39,730 for newcomers to $58,520 at the top.
Phlebotomist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,230 Phlebotomist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 31-9097, “Phlebotomists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Phlebotomist salary of $48,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,074 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $48,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,658 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,722 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,196 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,074 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Phlebotomist make in New Jersey?
- The median Phlebotomist salary in New Jersey is $48,650 per year ($23.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,690 and $50,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Phlebotomist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $48,650, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $40,074 per year ($3,340 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Phlebotomist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 5,230 Phlebotomist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.