Phlebotomists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $31,110 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.96
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $42,180
Employed locally 140
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $31,110
    50th (median)
    $31,110
    75th
    $37,840
    90th
    $42,180

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 52% Median Phlebotomists salary is 48% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,810
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $58,270
    Salinas, CA $56,650
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,510
    California $55,460

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,050
    Nursing Assistants $31,920
    Medical Assistants $35,100
    Psychiatric Aides $32,620
    Dental Assistants $36,710
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $14.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.38 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 28.7% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,110.