Phlebotomists Hourly Pay

As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for phlebotomists in the United States was $21.75, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$17.20
25th$18.36
Median$21.75
75th$23.53
90th$28.26

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do phlebotomists make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $21.75; the mean hourly wage is $21.88.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for phlebotomists?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.20 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for phlebotomists?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $28.26 per hour.