Phlebotomists Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $44,360 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $50,920
Employed locally 200
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $50,920
    90th
    $50,920

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 57% Median Phlebotomists salary is 43% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,430
    Nursing Assistants$43,930
    Medical Assistants$44,710
    Dental Assistants$44,730
    Psychiatric Aides$43,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Reading, PA is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.23 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Reading, PA is 1.6% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.