Phlebotomists Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $36,850 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $33,080
90th percentile $44,340
Employed locally 60
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,080
    25th
    $36,150
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $41,220
    90th
    $44,340

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 52% Median Phlebotomists salary is 48% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    California $55,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,220
    Nursing Assistants$39,110
    Medical Assistants$44,820
    Dental Assistants$47,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,580
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Ames, IA is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Ames, IA is 15.6% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $33,080 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,150.