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Phlebotomist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$36,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.45/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,200
public U.S. Median
$45,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,735 #43 of 51

Phlebotomist pay in Mississippi, explained

Phlebotomists in Mississippi earn a median of $36,290 per year ($17.45 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $45,230. Entry-level workers earn around $27,730, while the most experienced phlebotomists reach about $47,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $36,290 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $36,290 is worth about $41,735 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #43 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Phlebotomist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,730
$13.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$36,290
$17.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,980
$23.07/hr

Phlebotomist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $36,290 $41,735
Tennessee $38,550 $41,961 −$2,260
Arkansas $37,450 $43,077 −$1,160
Alabama $37,220 $41,904 −$930
Louisiana $36,120 $40,949 +$170

Phlebotomist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do phlebotomists make in Mississippi?

Phlebotomists in Mississippi earn a median of $36,290 per year ($17.45 per hour), compared with $45,230 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay phlebotomists well?

At $36,290, Mississippi pays 20% below the national median for phlebotomists. An estimated 1,200 work in the state.

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