Phlebotomists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $38,650 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $37,200
90th percentile $47,230
Employed locally 900
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,200
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $38,650
    75th
    $45,980
    90th
    $47,230

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 56% Median Phlebotomists salary is 44% 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
    Columbus, OH $42,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $40,780
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $39,990
    Akron, OH $39,750
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $39,360
    Ohio $38,830

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,020
    Nursing Assistants$38,060
    Medical Assistants$44,720
    Dental Assistants$46,880
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,990
    Medical Equipment Preparers$40,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Cleveland, OH is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.38 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Cleveland, OH is 11.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $37,200 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.