Phlebotomists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $39,210 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $44,440
Employed locally 100
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $39,210
    90th
    $44,440

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 51% Median Phlebotomists salary is 49% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    California $55,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,440
    Nursing Assistants $39,260
    Medical Assistants $45,300
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Pharmacy Aides $32,230
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 10.2% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.