Phlebotomists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $48,730 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $41,620
90th percentile $64,040
Employed locally 1,290
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,620
    25th
    $46,600
    50th (median)
    $48,730
    75th
    $58,470
    90th
    $64,040

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 43% Median Phlebotomists salary is 57% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,460
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $48,290
    Bellingham, WA $47,880

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$46,690
    Nursing Assistants$50,690
    Medical Assistants$58,850
    Dental Assistants$60,890
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,480
    Massage Therapists$88,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Seattle, WA is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.52 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Seattle, WA is 11.6% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $41,620 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,600.