Phlebotomists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $39,410 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.95
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $47,400
Employed locally 200
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $39,410
    75th
    $43,490
    90th
    $47,400

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,320
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,650
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,880
    Anchorage, AK $46,110

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,150
    Nursing Assistants$38,740
    Medical Assistants$39,910
    Dental Assistants$49,870
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Asheville, NC is $18.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.82 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Asheville, NC is 9.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.