Phlebotomists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$43,660
~$21/hr · ~$3,638/mo
US Jobs
140K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core of the job is a highly tactile, physical procedure (venipuncture) performed on human patients in unpredictable clinical settings, which is resistant to AI automation. While AI can assist with peripheral tasks like data entry, sample tracking, and scheduling, the primary value of the role lies in manual dexterity and providing interpersonal emotional support to anxious patients.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CABEST VALUE | $58,400 | Above avg (103.0) | $56,698 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $61,350 | Above avg (113.7) | $53,945 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $60,810 | Above avg (113.1) | $53,786 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $46,060 | Below avg (85.9) | $53,615 |
| Topeka, KS | $45,680 | Below avg (85.8) | $53,216 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $58,270 | Above avg (110.3) | $52,851 |
| Bismarck, ND | $46,560 | Below avg (89.4) | $52,107 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,140 | Below avg (90.9) | $51,861 |
| Billings, MT | $46,460 | Below avg (90.3) | $51,422 |
| Mankato, MN | $44,930 | Below avg (87.6) | $51,262 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $57,460 | Above avg (112.8) | $50,951 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,850 | Above avg (117.6) | $50,914 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,540 | Below avg (91.5) | $50,848 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $45,970 | Below avg (90.8) | $50,626 |
| Flint, MI | $45,400 | Below avg (89.9) | $50,512 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$21/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,638/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)