Phlebotomists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $37,700 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $31,880
90th percentile $49,020
Employed locally 90
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,880
    25th
    $36,350
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $45,100
    90th
    $49,020

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 60% Median Phlebotomists salary is 40% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $47,140
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $46,770
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,760
    Gainesville, FL $41,320
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $40,390

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,510
    Medical Assistants $38,670
    Nursing Assistants $35,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,460
    Dental Assistants $38,170
    Massage Therapists $65,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Athens, GA is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Athens, GA is 13.7% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $31,880 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,350.