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Phlebotomist Salary in Washington (2026)
$23.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,455/year ($3,455/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 6th of 51 states for Phlebotomist pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 2,820 Phlebotomist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $48,880 a year — though pay ranges from $39,410 for newcomers to $64,080 at the top.
Phlebotomist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,820 Phlebotomist jobs in Washington (occupation code 31-9097, “Phlebotomists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Phlebotomist salary of $48,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $41,455 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,686 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,739 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,455 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,455 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Phlebotomist make in Washington?
- The median Phlebotomist salary in Washington is $48,880 per year ($23.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,820 and $58,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Phlebotomist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $48,880, a single filer in Washington takes home about $41,455 per year ($3,455 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Phlebotomist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,820 Phlebotomist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.