Phlebotomists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $36,980 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $31,520
90th percentile $45,130
Employed locally 90
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,520
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $36,980
    75th
    $43,440
    90th
    $45,130

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 59% Median Phlebotomists salary is 41% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $40,780
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $39,360
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $39,040
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $38,870
    Sandusky, OH $38,650
    Rocky Mount, NC $38,490

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,610
    Nursing Assistants $37,360
    Medical Assistants $37,940
    Dental Assistants $45,970
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $31,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Bowling Green, KY is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.25 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 15.3% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $31,520 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.