Phlebotomists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $43,430 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $55,400
Employed locally 180
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $43,430
    75th
    $46,270
    90th
    $55,400

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 64% Median Phlebotomists salary is 36% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,150
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $42,830
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $42,460
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $38,630

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,400
    Medical Assistants $42,900
    Nursing Assistants $39,310
    Dental Assistants $46,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,530
    Massage Therapists $58,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Tucson, AZ is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.45 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.