Phlebotomists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $37,290 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $34,070
90th percentile $50,330
Employed locally 80
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,070
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $50,330

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 50% Median Phlebotomists salary is 50% 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
    California $55,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,880
    Nursing Assistants$37,900
    Medical Assistants$40,240
    Dental Assistants$48,890
    Medical Equipment Preparers$38,060
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Iowa City, IA is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.90 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Iowa City, IA is 14.6% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $34,070 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.