Phlebotomists Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $37,290 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $34,650
90th percentile $46,840
Employed locally 260
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,650
    25th
    $35,620
    50th (median)
    $37,290
    75th
    $44,870
    90th
    $46,840

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 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
    Flint, MI $45,400
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $45,290
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $44,140
    Gainesville, FL $41,320
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $39,600
    Port St. Lucie, FL $39,530

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,080
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,870
    Medical Assistants $38,140
    Dental Assistants $44,870
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Lakeland, FL is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.57 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Lakeland, FL 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $34,650 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,620.