verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Phlebotomist Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$56,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.94/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
13,520
public U.S. Median
$45,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,614 #2 of 51

Phlebotomist pay in California, explained

Phlebotomists in California earn a median of $56,040 per year ($26.94 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $45,230. Entry-level workers earn around $45,490, while the most experienced phlebotomists reach about $74,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $56,040 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $56,040 is worth about $50,614 in national buying power — ranking California #2 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Phlebotomist pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,490
$21.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,040
$26.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,340
$35.74/hr

Phlebotomist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $56,040 $50,614
Oregon $49,160 $47,561 +$6,880
Arizona $46,260 $45,949 +$9,780
Nevada $45,760 $45,770 +$10,280

Phlebotomist in California: FAQ

How much do phlebotomists make in California?

Phlebotomists in California earn a median of $56,040 per year ($26.94 per hour), compared with $45,230 nationally.

Does California pay phlebotomists well?

At $56,040, California pays 24% above the national median for phlebotomists. An estimated 13,520 work in the state.

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