Phlebotomists Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $38,600 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $55,460
Employed locally 530
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $38,600
    75th
    $45,950
    90th
    $55,460

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 48% Median Phlebotomists salary is 52% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,400
    Flint, MI $45,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,880
    Minnesota $44,880
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $43,720

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,340
    Nursing Assistants $37,270
    Medical Assistants $41,550
    Dental Assistants $47,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,750
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Grand Rapids, MI is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 11.6% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.