Phlebotomists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $38,970 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $48,730
Employed locally 850
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $38,970
    75th
    $44,390
    90th
    $48,730

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 51% Median Phlebotomists salary is 49% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    Redding, CA $58,400
    Salinas, CA $56,650
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $50,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,320

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,490
    Nursing Assistants $38,170
    Medical Assistants $45,080
    Dental Assistants $48,960
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,140
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Indianapolis, IN is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.02 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 10.7% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.