Phlebotomists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,810 +39.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $48,540
90th percentile $92,780
Employed locally 460
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,540
    25th
    $55,470
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $75,850
    90th
    $92,780

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 39% Median Phlebotomists salary is 61% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Napa, CA $59,840
    Redding, CA $58,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $58,270

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,920
    Medical Assistants $62,290
    Nursing Assistants $56,220
    Dental Assistants $64,600
    Massage Therapists $56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in San Jose, CA is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.54 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in San Jose, CA is 39.3% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $48,540 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,470.