Phlebotomists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $38,940 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.72
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $47,470
Employed locally 780
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $38,940
    75th
    $44,360
    90th
    $47,470

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 53% Median Phlebotomists salary is 47% 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
    Napa, CA $59,840
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $50,210
    Lexington Park, MD $48,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,370

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,260
    Nursing Assistants $39,220
    Medical Assistants $39,500
    Dental Assistants $47,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,120
    Orderlies $36,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Pittsburgh, PA is $18.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.18 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 10.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.