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

Phlebotomist Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$42,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.42/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
2,500
public U.S. Median
$45,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,117 #11 of 51

Phlebotomist pay in Kentucky, explained

Phlebotomists in Kentucky earn a median of $42,480 per year ($20.42 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $45,230. Entry-level workers earn around $35,230, while the most experienced phlebotomists reach about $48,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $42,480 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $42,480 is worth about $47,117 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #11 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Phlebotomist pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,230
$16.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$42,480
$20.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$48,820
$23.47/hr

Phlebotomist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $42,480 $47,117
Virginia $46,340 $45,834 −$3,860
Illinois $46,010 $46,029 −$3,530
Missouri $43,120 $47,480 −$640
Ohio $39,770 $42,868 +$2,710
Indiana $39,250 $42,056 +$3,230
West Virginia $39,250 $43,856 +$3,230
Tennessee $38,550 $41,961 +$3,930

Phlebotomist in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do phlebotomists make in Kentucky?

Phlebotomists in Kentucky earn a median of $42,480 per year ($20.42 per hour), compared with $45,230 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay phlebotomists well?

At $42,480, Kentucky pays 6% below the national median for phlebotomists. An estimated 2,500 work in the state.

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