Phlebotomists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $33,700 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $29,780
90th percentile $60,380
Employed locally 260
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,780
    25th
    $32,500
    50th (median)
    $33,700
    75th
    $45,500
    90th
    $60,380

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 66% Median Phlebotomists salary is 34% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,870
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,180
    Medical Assistants $34,570
    Nursing Assistants $29,550
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,160
    Dental Assistants $35,730
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Brownsville, TX is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.62 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Brownsville, TX is 22.8% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $29,780 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,500.