Phlebotomists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $56,650 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.24
10th percentile $46,560
90th percentile $68,570
Employed locally 110
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,560
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $56,650
    75th
    $59,460
    90th
    $68,570

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 60% Median Phlebotomists salary is 40% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,580
    Medical Assistants$47,530
    Nursing Assistants$47,500
    Dental Assistants$51,940
    Massage Therapists$59,630
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Salinas, CA is $27.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.78 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Salinas, CA is 29.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $46,560 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.