Phlebotomists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $38,550 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $47,780
Employed locally 1,520
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $36,800
    50th (median)
    $38,550
    75th
    $45,150
    90th
    $47,780

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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
    Flint, MI $45,400
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $45,290
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $44,140
    Gainesville, FL $41,320
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $39,600
    Port St. Lucie, FL $39,530

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$36,700
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,570
    Medical Assistants$41,180
    Dental Assistants$47,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants$69,570
    Massage Therapists$50,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Tampa, FL is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.17 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Tampa, FL is 11.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,800.