Phlebotomists Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $34,220 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.45
10th percentile $33,960
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 60
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,960
    25th
    $34,220
    50th (median)
    $34,220
    75th
    $37,800
    90th
    $45,560

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 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
    Napa, CA $59,840
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $50,210
    Lexington Park, MD $48,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,370

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,940
    Nursing Assistants $39,140
    Medical Assistants $37,690
    Dental Assistants $44,670
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,460
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Altoona, PA is $16.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.80 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Altoona, PA is 21.6% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $33,960 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,220.