Phlebotomists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $35,300 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.97
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $46,970
Employed locally 230
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $31,190
    50th (median)
    $35,300
    75th
    $43,860
    90th
    $46,970

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,870
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,370
    Midland, TX $41,890
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,880

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,540
    Nursing Assistants$31,990
    Medical Assistants$36,090
    Dental Assistants$36,420
    Physical Therapist Assistants$72,240
    Physical Therapist Aides$26,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Lubbock, TX is $16.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Lubbock, TX is 19.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,190.