Phlebotomists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $52,310 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $39,690
90th percentile $76,070
Employed locally 830
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,690
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $52,310
    75th
    $60,040
    90th
    $76,070

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 56% Median Phlebotomists salary is 44% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
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    Nursing Assistants$46,260
    Dental Assistants$59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46,620
    Massage Therapists$48,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Sacramento, CA is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.06 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Sacramento, CA is 19.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $39,690 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.