Phlebotomists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $50,490 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $39,900
90th percentile $69,310
Employed locally 1,380
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,900
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $50,490
    75th
    $60,010
    90th
    $69,310

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 59% Median Phlebotomists salary is 41% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $42,720
    Nursing Assistants $44,950
    Dental Assistants $49,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,370
    Massage Therapists $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Riverside, CA is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Riverside, CA is 15.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $39,900 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.