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

Phlebotomist Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$39,770/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.12/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
5,120
public U.S. Median
$45,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$42,868 #39 of 51

Phlebotomist pay in Ohio, explained

Phlebotomists in Ohio earn a median of $39,770 per year ($19.12 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $45,230. Entry-level workers earn around $36,190, while the most experienced phlebotomists reach about $48,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $39,770 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $39,770 is worth about $42,868 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #39 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Phlebotomist pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,190
$17.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,770
$19.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$48,680
$23.40/hr

Phlebotomist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $39,770 $42,868
Pennsylvania $43,910 $45,003 −$4,140
Kentucky $42,480 $47,117 −$2,710
Michigan $39,860 $41,427 −$90
Indiana $39,250 $42,056 +$520
West Virginia $39,250 $43,856 +$520

Phlebotomist in Ohio: FAQ

How much do phlebotomists make in Ohio?

Phlebotomists in Ohio earn a median of $39,770 per year ($19.12 per hour), compared with $45,230 nationally.

Does Ohio pay phlebotomists well?

At $39,770, Ohio pays 12% below the national median for phlebotomists. An estimated 5,120 work in the state.

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