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Phlebotomists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Phlebotomists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,040
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.0% vs 2024
$56,600
Mean Salary
$56,040
Median Salary
$26.94
Hourly Rate
13,520 people work as Phlebotomists in California
Phlebotomists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Phlebotomists in California earn a median salary of $56,040 per year ($4,670/month).
This is 28.0% above the national average of $43,780.
California ranks #1 out of 51 states for Phlebotomists pay.
Approximately 13,520 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Phlebotomists
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
3.62
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Active Listening
3.38
Speaking
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.57
English Language
3.77
Administrative
3.43
Education and Training
3.41
Psychology
3.18
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(45.5% of workers)
Salaries for Phlebotomists in California range from $45,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,340 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,800 and $62,790.
Median $56,040
P10: $45,490P25: $47,800P75: $62,790P90: $74,340
10th
$45,490
25th
$47,800
Median
$56,040
75th
$62,790
90th
$74,340
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,490
$21.87
$3,790
25th Percentile
$47,800
$22.98
$3,983
Median (50th)
$56,040
$26.94
$4,670
75th Percentile
$62,790
$30.19
$5,232
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,340
$35.74
$6,195
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,600 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Phlebotomists in California is $56,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,600.
What is the salary range for a Phlebotomists in California?
Salaries for Phlebotomists in California range from $45,490 at the 10th percentile to $74,340 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,800 and $62,790.
What is the starting salary for a Phlebotomists in California?
Entry-level Phlebotomists positions in California typically start around $45,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,800 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Phlebotomists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 13,520 people are employed as Phlebotomists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Phlebotomists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Phlebotomists in California is approximately $26.94 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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