Phlebotomists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $33,980 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.34
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $45,710
Employed locally 490
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,500
    50th (median)
    $33,980
    75th
    $37,710
    90th
    $45,710

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 65% Median Phlebotomists salary is 35% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,200
    Medical Assistants $31,870
    Nursing Assistants $30,090
    Dental Assistants $30,430
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in McAllen, TX is $16.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.03 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in McAllen, TX is 22.2% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,500.