Phlebotomists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $45,870 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $57,560
Employed locally 860
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $45,870
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $57,560

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 47% Median Phlebotomists salary is 53% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,370
    Midland, TX $41,890
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,880
    San Angelo, TX $38,590

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,760
    Nursing Assistants$37,460
    Medical Assistants$45,220
    Dental Assistants$44,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants$80,890
    Massage Therapists$58,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Austin, TX is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.72 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Austin, TX is 5.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.