Phlebotomist SalaryThe average Phlebotomist Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Phlebotomist's work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and other laboratories. Phlebotomist salaries vary depending on the location and the setting. The assumption was made that the Phlebotomist's reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Phlebotomist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data HOURLY A Phlebotomist median salary is $12.00 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $8.50 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $18.00 per hour. ANNUALLY On an annual basis the median Phlebotomist Salary is $31,700. The lowest 10% earn a salary of $20,700 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $47,840 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Phlebotomist Salary The lowest paid Phlebotomist's earn less with mean or average wages below $10.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas and schools. The highest pay levels are found in major population areas where the mean or average wage is over $26.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries. Top 5 States The top paying states to earn a Phlebotomist Salary are Rhode Island $46,120, Alaska $43,060, New Jersey $39,990, Hawaii $38,920, New York $38,800 top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Phlebotomist Salary are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,950, Decatur, IL $50,980, Rockford, IL $48,760, Idaho Falls, ID $46,350, Barnstable Town, MA $46,160 Private Practice Vs Employment Given the nature of the work these professionals perform and the fact that much of their work occurs in the hospital and laboratory setting the opportunity for private practice is minimal. EMPLOYMENT DATA According to the US Department of Labor there are approximately 15,000 phlebotomists who earn a salary through being employed. The exact number is difficult to determine as they are listed in with the 62,430 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians working in the US. Where They Work Of all the Phlebotomists employed in the United States a majority are employed in hospitals and laboratory settings. A number of these professionals work for laboratories, employment agencies and for federal and state government. The best paying industry is medical and diagnostic laboratories. Other Industries That employ Phlebotomists Blood Banks, Junior Colleges, and the Insurance industry employ Phlebotomists with salary ranges of $13.00 to $22.00 per hour. Phlebotomist vs Laboratory Technician The US Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a phlebotomist in the occupational category of Clinical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists. Technologists are generally the higher skill level performing more complex tests and have 4 years of college or technical training. The technician is usually a certificate program with 2 years or less of training. A phlebotomist generally requires the least amount of training of all the technicians and the median salary is somewhat lower than for other clinical technicians. Benefits Fringe benefits such as vacation, health insurance and retirement plans will vary depending on the work setting and size of the employer. Individuals in private practice will have similar benefits enjoyed by self-employed or sole proprietor businesses. A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. 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