Phlebotomists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $46,790 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $39,510
90th percentile $58,130
Employed locally 80
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,510
    25th
    $43,950
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $55,490
    90th
    $58,130

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 83% Median Phlebotomists salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Napa, CA $59,840
    Redding, CA $58,400

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,360
    Medical Assistants$39,570
    Nursing Assistants$44,670
    Dental Assistants$54,010
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in El Centro, CA is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.35 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in El Centro, CA is 7.2% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $39,510 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,950.