Phlebotomists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $50,210 +15% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $43,900
90th percentile $59,820
Employed locally 110
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,900
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $50,210
    75th
    $57,020
    90th
    $59,820

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 54% Median Phlebotomists salary is 46% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $48,140
    Nursing Assistants $45,360
    Dental Assistants $50,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,350
    Massage Therapists $49,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $43,900 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.