Phlebotomists Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $34,460 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.57
10th percentile $29,880
90th percentile $43,770
Employed locally 270
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,880
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $34,460
    75th
    $38,800
    90th
    $43,770

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 57% Median Phlebotomists salary is 43% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $53,570
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $48,290

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$19,890
    Nursing Assistants$29,490
    Medical Assistants$32,360
    Dental Assistants$37,810
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$33,070
    Physical Therapist Assistants$50,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Lafayette, LA is $16.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.59 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Lafayette, LA is 21.1% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $29,880 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.