Phlebotomists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $47,340 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $64,890
Employed locally 1,060
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $55,030
    90th
    $64,890

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 46% Median Phlebotomists salary is 54% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Chico, CA $52,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,730
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,650

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,790
    Nursing Assistants$47,000
    Medical Assistants$47,820
    Dental Assistants$48,680
    Massage Therapists$59,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Denver, CO is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Denver, CO is 8.4% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.