Phlebotomists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $47,890 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 110
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $44,410
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $51,480
    90th
    $57,680

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Chico, CA $52,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,730
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,650

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$42,360
    Nursing Assistants$49,390
    Medical Assistants$48,740
    Dental Assistants$48,400
    Massage Therapists$75,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Boulder, CO is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.72 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Boulder, CO is 9.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,410.