Phlebotomists Salary in Kentucky
Phlebotomists in Kentucky earn a median of $42,480 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($45,230)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,500
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,230; the top 10% earn over $48,820. Nationally the range is $35,780 to $58,780.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Phlebotomists pay in Kentucky
How much do phlebotomists make in Kentucky?
The median is $42,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,230 and the top 10% earn over $48,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for phlebotomists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $45,230). Living costs are not included.