Phlebotomists Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $45,340 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $54,770
Employed locally 450
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $39,620
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $54,770

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 61% Median Phlebotomists salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,840
    Ithaca, NY $47,680
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $47,600
    Kingston, NY $47,060
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,600

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,030
    Nursing Assistants $39,800
    Medical Assistants $43,230
    Dental Assistants $46,520
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Rochester, NY is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.05 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Rochester, NY is 3.8% 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 $37,920 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,620.