Phlebotomists Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $37,400 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.98
10th percentile $32,750
90th percentile $43,600
Employed locally 730
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,750
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $37,400
    75th
    $40,740
    90th
    $43,600

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $58,270
    Salinas, CA $56,650
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,510
    California $55,460

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$35,040
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,060
    Medical Assistants$35,640
    Dental Assistants$38,410
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,920
    Medical Equipment Preparers$37,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Birmingham, AL is $17.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Birmingham, AL is 14.3% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $32,750 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.