Phlebotomists Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $36,910 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $30,600
90th percentile $45,630
Employed locally 180
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,600
    25th
    $34,760
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $43,250
    90th
    $45,630

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 64% Median Phlebotomists salary is 36% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $47,140
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $46,770
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,760
    Gainesville, FL $41,320
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $40,390

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,750
    Nursing Assistants$34,580
    Medical Assistants$36,730
    Dental Assistants$37,890
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53,520
    Physical Therapist Assistants$69,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Columbus, GA-AL is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.39 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 15.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $30,600 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,760.