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

Phlebotomist Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$43,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.91/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
2,040
public U.S. Median
$45,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,426 #47 of 51

Phlebotomist pay in Maryland, explained

Phlebotomists in Maryland earn a median of $43,480 per year ($20.91 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $45,230. Entry-level workers earn around $35,320, while the most experienced phlebotomists reach about $58,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $43,480 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $43,480 is worth about $41,426 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #47 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Phlebotomist pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,320
$16.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$43,480
$20.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,180
$27.97/hr

Phlebotomist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $43,480 $41,426
District of Columbia $51,980 $47,297 −$8,500
Delaware $48,110 $48,203 −$4,630
Virginia $46,340 $45,834 −$2,860
Pennsylvania $43,910 $45,003 −$430
West Virginia $39,250 $43,856 +$4,230

Phlebotomist in Maryland: FAQ

How much do phlebotomists make in Maryland?

Phlebotomists in Maryland earn a median of $43,480 per year ($20.91 per hour), compared with $45,230 nationally.

Does Maryland pay phlebotomists well?

At $43,480, Maryland pays 4% below the national median for phlebotomists. An estimated 2,040 work in the state.

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