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Phlebotomist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$47,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.69/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
2,420
public U.S. Median
$45,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,783 #22 of 51

Phlebotomist pay in Colorado, explained

Phlebotomists in Colorado earn a median of $47,180 per year ($22.69 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $45,230. Entry-level workers earn around $39,400, while the most experienced phlebotomists reach about $59,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $47,180 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $47,180 is worth about $45,783 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #22 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Phlebotomist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,400
$18.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,180
$22.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,540
$28.62/hr

Phlebotomist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $47,180 $45,783
New Mexico $42,910 $46,534 +$4,270
Utah $40,630 $41,097 +$6,550
Nebraska $39,540 $43,883 +$7,640
Kansas $39,100 $43,412 +$8,080
Oklahoma $39,030 $44,432 +$8,150
Wyoming $38,180 $41,191 +$9,000

Phlebotomist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do phlebotomists make in Colorado?

Phlebotomists in Colorado earn a median of $47,180 per year ($22.69 per hour), compared with $45,230 nationally.

Does Colorado pay phlebotomists well?

At $47,180, Colorado pays 4% above the national median for phlebotomists. An estimated 2,420 work in the state.

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