Phlebotomists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $53,570 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.75
10th percentile $42,490
90th percentile $71,950
Employed locally 1,520
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,490
    25th
    $46,550
    50th (median)
    $53,570
    75th
    $60,380
    90th
    $71,950

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 52% Median Phlebotomists salary is 48% 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 $35,050
    Nursing Assistants $46,600
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $46,420
    Massage Therapists $41,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in San Diego, CA is $25.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in San Diego, CA is 22.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $42,490 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,550.