Phlebotomists Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $45,460 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $37,050
90th percentile $51,700
Employed locally 400
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,050
    25th
    $39,110
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $47,220
    90th
    $51,700

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,320
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,650
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,880
    Anchorage, AK $46,110

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,710
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,400
    Medical Assistants$45,110
    Dental Assistants$49,010
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,140
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Durham, NC is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.93 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Durham, NC is 4.1% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $37,050 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,110.