Phlebotomists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $39,750 -9% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $46,300
Employed locally 200
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $39,750
    75th
    $44,940
    90th
    $46,300

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 56% Median Phlebotomists salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Phlebotomists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Napa, CA $59,840
    Redding, CA $58,400

    Nearby metros — Phlebotomists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $42,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $40,780
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $39,990
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $39,360
    Ohio $38,830
    Cleveland, OH $38,650

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,020
    Nursing Assistants $38,160
    Medical Assistants $38,540
    Dental Assistants $46,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,820
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Akron, OH is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.00 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Akron, OH is 9% below the national median of $43,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Phlebotomists in Akron?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.