Phlebotomists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $46,750 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $50,700
Employed locally 860
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $38,890
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $50,700

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 61% Median Phlebotomists salary is 39% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,650
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $47,300
    Sheboygan, WI $47,140
    Appleton, WI $46,660
    Eau Claire, WI $46,540
    Madison, WI $46,410

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,930
    Nursing Assistants$44,370
    Medical Assistants$48,430
    Dental Assistants$48,840
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Milwaukee, WI is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.61 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 7.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,890.