Phlebotomists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $38,480 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $49,940
Employed locally 420
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $47,110
    90th
    $49,940

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 57% Median Phlebotomists salary is 43% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,510
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,570
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,460

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,230
    Medical Assistants$41,420
    Nursing Assistants$37,170
    Dental Assistants$40,010
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,610
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Albuquerque, NM is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.17 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11.9% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.