Phlebotomists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $35,530 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.08
10th percentile $33,810
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 150
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,810
    25th
    $34,300
    50th (median)
    $35,530
    75th
    $41,890
    90th
    $45,760

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 59% Median Phlebotomists salary is 41% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,050
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,770
    Medical Assistants $39,730
    Dental Assistants $46,760
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,580
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Hickory, NC is $17.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.04 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Hickory, NC is 18.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $33,810 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,300.