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

Phlebotomist Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$51,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.99/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
180
public U.S. Median
$45,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,297 #10 of 51

Phlebotomist pay in District of Columbia, explained

Phlebotomists in District of Columbia earn a median of $51,980 per year ($24.99 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $45,230. Entry-level workers earn around $46,010, while the most experienced phlebotomists reach about $57,250. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $51,980 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $51,980 is worth about $47,297 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #10 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Phlebotomist pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,010
$22.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,980
$24.99/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,250
$27.52/hr

Phlebotomist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $51,980 $47,297
Virginia $46,340 $45,834 +$5,640
Maryland $43,480 $41,426 +$8,500

Phlebotomist in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do phlebotomists make in District of Columbia?

Phlebotomists in District of Columbia earn a median of $51,980 per year ($24.99 per hour), compared with $45,230 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay phlebotomists well?

At $51,980, District of Columbia pays 15% above the national median for phlebotomists. An estimated 180 work in the state.

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