Phlebotomists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $46,770 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $56,700
Employed locally 2,850
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $40,830
    50th (median)
    $46,770
    75th
    $49,290
    90th
    $56,700

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 54% Median Phlebotomists salary is 46% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,760
    Gainesville, FL $41,320
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $40,390
    Warner Robins, GA $40,180

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,720
    Nursing Assistants $38,250
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Dental Assistants $46,060
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,740
    Massage Therapists $56,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Atlanta, GA is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.74 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Atlanta, GA is 7.1% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,830.