Phlebotomists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $45,600 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $55,880
Employed locally 410
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $39,440
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $48,040
    90th
    $55,880

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 65% Median Phlebotomists salary is 35% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,840
    Ithaca, NY $47,680
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,600
    Kingston, NY $47,060
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,570

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,600
    Nursing Assistants$38,940
    Medical Assistants$44,960
    Dental Assistants$46,240
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,980
    Medical Equipment Preparers$45,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Buffalo, NY is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.67 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Buffalo, NY is 4.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,440.