Phlebotomists Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $37,030 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $48,520
Employed locally 70
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $37,030
    75th
    $41,110
    90th
    $48,520

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 49% Median Phlebotomists salary is 51% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    California $55,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$41,220
    Nursing Assistants$40,460
    Dental Assistants$47,410
    Medical Assistants$42,090
    Physical Therapist Assistants$56,880
    Massage Therapists$51,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Dubuque, IA is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Dubuque, IA is 15.2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.