Phlebotomists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $36,760 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $31,960
90th percentile $46,330
Employed locally 260
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,960
    25th
    $34,660
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $43,780
    90th
    $46,330

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 55% Median Phlebotomists salary is 45% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,240
    Nursing Assistants $34,660
    Medical Assistants $37,320
    Dental Assistants $39,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Augusta, GA-SC is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.57 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.8% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $31,960 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,660.