Phlebotomists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $49,710 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $70,090
Employed locally 90
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $60,360
    90th
    $70,090

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 76% Median Phlebotomists salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Napa, CA $59,840
    Redding, CA $58,400

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,530
    Medical Assistants $39,200
    Nursing Assistants $44,040
    Dental Assistants $47,420
    Psychiatric Aides $49,590
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Merced, CA is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.69 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Merced, CA is 13.9% above 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.