Phlebotomists Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $41,650 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.03
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $54,190
Employed locally 980
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $41,650
    75th
    $48,830
    90th
    $54,190

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 50% Median Phlebotomists salary is 50% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $38,600
    Knoxville, TN $37,820
    Clarksville, TN-KY $36,860
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $36,360
    Jackson, TN $36,260
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $35,930

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,110
    Nursing Assistants $38,780
    Medical Assistants $41,500
    Dental Assistants $46,260
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,950
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Nashville, TN is $20.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.57 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Nashville, TN is 4.6% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.