Phlebotomists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $39,660 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $46,920
Employed locally 410
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $38,780
    50th (median)
    $39,660
    75th
    $40,100
    90th
    $46,920

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 68% Median Phlebotomists salary is 32% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $42,990
    Winchester, VA-WV $40,030
    Morgantown, WV $39,680
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $39,360
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $38,020

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,310
    Nursing Assistants $34,880
    Medical Assistants $35,830
    Dental Assistants $37,810
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Charleston, WV is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.06 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Charleston, WV is 9.2% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,780.