Phlebotomists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $46,040 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $43,800
90th percentile $57,350
Employed locally 360
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,800
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $55,800
    90th
    $57,350

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 51% Median Phlebotomists salary is 49% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,430
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $46,060
    Mankato, MN $44,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,880
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $42,550
    Duluth, MN-WI $41,180

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,880
    Nursing Assistants $46,910
    Medical Assistants $48,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,310
    Dental Assistants $62,990
    Medical Equipment Preparers $47,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Rochester, MN is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.39 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Rochester, MN is 5.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $43,800 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.