Phlebotomists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $46,470 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $47,420
Employed locally 850
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $46,470
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $47,420

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 55% Median Phlebotomists salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    Vallejo, CA $49,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Corvallis, OR $47,560

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,200
    Nursing Assistants $38,890
    Medical Assistants $39,550
    Dental Assistants $46,740
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,500
    Medical Equipment Preparers $44,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Richmond, VA is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.45 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Richmond, VA is 6.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.