Phlebotomists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $40,940 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.69
10th percentile $34,640
90th percentile $48,540
Employed locally 290
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,640
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $40,940
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $48,540

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,510
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $52,310
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,570
    Merced, CA $49,710

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,980
    Nursing Assistants $47,430
    Medical Assistants $47,530
    Dental Assistants $59,440
    Massage Therapists $76,060
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Portland, ME is $19.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.12 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Portland, ME is 6.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $34,640 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.