Phlebotomists Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $34,940 -20% vs national
Median hourly $16.80
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $43,050
Employed locally 40
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $33,880
    50th (median)
    $34,940
    75th
    $38,480
    90th
    $43,050

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 55% Median Phlebotomists salary is 45% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $58,270
    Salinas, CA $56,650
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,510
    California $55,460

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,600
    Nursing Assistants $34,120
    Medical Assistants $34,580
    Dental Assistants $37,850
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Decatur, AL is $16.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Decatur, AL is 20% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,880.