Phlebotomists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $37,940 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $35,220
90th percentile $46,510
Employed locally 230
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,220
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $37,940
    75th
    $41,970
    90th
    $46,510

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 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
    Napa, CA $59,840
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $50,210
    Lexington Park, MD $48,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,370

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,890
    Nursing Assistants $38,830
    Medical Assistants $40,060
    Dental Assistants $44,810
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Scranton, PA is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Scranton, PA is 13.1% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $35,220 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.