Phlebotomists Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $37,950 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $49,030
Employed locally 460
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $37,950
    75th
    $42,060
    90th
    $49,030

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 46% Median Phlebotomists salary is 54% 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
    New York $49,080
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,840
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,840
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,600
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $47,300
    Vineland, NJ $47,000

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,950
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,960
    Medical Assistants$47,340
    Dental Assistants$48,220
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,070
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Omaha, NE-IA is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.85 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 13.1% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.