Phlebotomists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $45,570 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $51,370
Employed locally 210
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $45,570
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $51,370

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 53% Median Phlebotomists salary is 47% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,840
    Ithaca, NY $47,680
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,600
    Kingston, NY $47,060
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,180
    Nursing Assistants$39,860
    Medical Assistants$41,880
    Dental Assistants$47,500
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39,300
    Medical Equipment Preparers$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Albany, NY is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.45 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Albany, NY is 4.4% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.