Phlebotomists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $39,740 -9% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $47,590
Employed locally 490
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $39,740
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $47,590

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 48% Median Phlebotomists salary is 52% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,150
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,570
    Wisconsin $45,230
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,520
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $43,370

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,900
    Nursing Assistants $38,720
    Medical Assistants $40,830
    Dental Assistants $46,850
    Orderlies $38,950
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Charleston, SC is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.27 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Charleston, SC is 9% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.