Phlebotomists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $46,660 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $60,600
Employed locally 260
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $55,460
    90th
    $60,600

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 69% Median Phlebotomists salary is 31% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,430
    Medical Assistants$45,240
    Nursing Assistants$43,570
    Dental Assistants$47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,830
    Medical Equipment Preparers$52,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Bakersfield, CA is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.38 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.