Phlebotomists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $59,850 +37.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $71,310
Employed locally 1,350
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $50,300
    50th (median)
    $59,850
    75th
    $68,480
    90th
    $71,310

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 45% Median Phlebotomists salary is 55% 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
    Napa, CA $59,840
    Redding, CA $58,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $58,270

    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
    Napa, CA $59,840
    Redding, CA $58,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $58,270

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,870
    Medical Assistants $59,910
    Nursing Assistants $53,990
    Dental Assistants $62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $47,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in San Francisco, CA is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.46 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in San Francisco, CA is 37.1% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,300.