Phlebotomists Salary by State
The national median pay for phlebotomists is $45,230 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,120 in Louisiana to $56,040 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,780
- 25th percentile
- $38,190
- Median
- $45,230
- 75th percentile
- $48,930
- Top 10%
- $58,780
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 143,540 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $56,040 | +24% | $45,490 | $74,340 | 13,520 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $51,980 | +15% | $46,010 | $57,250 | 180 |
| 3 | New York | $50,530 | +12% | $37,930 | $63,070 | 6,400 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $50,170 | +11% | $42,950 | $62,350 | 2,580 |
| 5 | Oregon | $49,160 | +9% | $40,060 | $62,280 | 1,800 |
| 6 | Washington | $48,880 | +8% | $39,410 | $64,080 | 2,820 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $48,660 | +8% | $40,640 | $58,780 | 630 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $48,650 | +8% | $39,730 | $58,520 | 5,230 |
| 9 | Delaware | $48,110 | +6% | $38,720 | $58,520 | 430 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $47,750 | +6% | $41,600 | $59,760 | 110 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $47,430 | +5% | $33,840 | $58,290 | 220 |
| 12 | Colorado | $47,180 | +4% | $39,400 | $59,540 | 2,420 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $46,470 | +3% | $37,680 | $51,950 | 3,610 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $46,380 | +3% | $36,830 | $58,290 | 970 |
| 15 | Virginia | $46,340 | +2% | $37,370 | $58,470 | 3,600 |
| 16 | Arizona | $46,260 | +2% | $38,090 | $60,820 | 3,430 |
| 17 | Illinois | $46,010 | +2% | $37,370 | $54,920 | 7,910 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $46,000 | +2% | $38,740 | $58,920 | 2,090 |
| 19 | Vermont | $46,000 | +2% | $38,630 | $58,960 | 200 |
| 20 | Alaska | $45,900 | +1% | $40,300 | $59,780 | 210 |
| 21 | Georgia | $45,840 | +1% | $34,600 | $55,850 | 5,280 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $45,820 | +1% | $38,360 | $59,730 | 1,630 |
| 23 | Nevada | $45,760 | +1% | $37,280 | $59,480 | 1,300 |
| 24 | Maine | $45,640 | +1% | $37,810 | $50,740 | 500 |
| 25 | Montana | $45,470 | +1% | $36,950 | $52,590 | 370 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $43,910 | −3% | $37,010 | $50,060 | 5,510 |
| 27 | Maryland | $43,480 | −4% | $35,320 | $58,180 | 2,040 |
| 28 | Idaho | $43,400 | −4% | $35,490 | $47,340 | 1,010 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $43,330 | −4% | $35,210 | $49,450 | 5,410 |
| 30 | Missouri | $43,120 | −5% | $34,070 | $51,390 | 1,890 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $42,910 | −5% | $32,400 | $48,350 | 760 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $42,480 | −6% | $35,230 | $48,820 | 2,500 |
| 33 | Utah | $40,630 | −10% | $35,800 | $47,420 | 1,680 |
| 34 | Texas | $40,450 | −11% | $32,570 | $53,560 | 12,820 |
| 35 | Florida | $40,230 | −11% | $35,560 | $48,190 | 10,220 |
| 36 | Michigan | $39,860 | −12% | $36,850 | $48,890 | 3,540 |
| 37 | Ohio | $39,770 | −12% | $36,190 | $48,680 | 5,120 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $39,560 | −13% | $31,360 | $45,240 | 320 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $39,540 | −13% | $35,660 | $48,900 | 920 |
| 40 | Indiana | $39,250 | −13% | $35,870 | $48,290 | 2,410 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $39,250 | −13% | $30,570 | $46,130 | 1,530 |
| 42 | Kansas | $39,100 | −14% | $34,410 | $50,350 | 1,120 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $39,030 | −14% | $33,570 | $49,200 | 1,670 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $39,010 | −14% | $35,760 | $47,060 | 2,760 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $38,550 | −15% | $35,010 | $47,630 | 3,520 |
| 46 | Iowa | $38,240 | −15% | $35,970 | $46,570 | 1,100 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $38,180 | −16% | $31,500 | $60,590 | 190 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $37,450 | −17% | $30,870 | $44,280 | 1,100 |
| 49 | Alabama | $37,220 | −18% | $30,440 | $45,710 | 2,350 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $36,290 | −20% | $27,730 | $47,980 | 1,200 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $36,120 | −20% | $29,770 | $47,120 | 3,410 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Phlebotomists salary questions
Which state pays phlebotomists the most?
California, with a median of $56,040 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $45,230). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays phlebotomists the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $36,120 a year (−20% vs. national).
Where do most phlebotomists work?
California has the most jobs, about 13,520, with a median of $56,040.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.