Phlebotomists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $48,320 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $55,480
Employed locally 200
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $48,320
    75th
    $50,550
    90th
    $55,480

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 50% Median Phlebotomists salary is 50% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,840
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $47,170
    Vineland, NJ $47,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,400
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $43,230

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,910
    Nursing Assistants $45,400
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $47,980
    Psychiatric Aides $59,730
    Orderlies $42,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Trenton, NJ is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.72 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Trenton, NJ is 10.7% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.