Phlebotomists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $36,950 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $45,350
Employed locally 70
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $36,950
    75th
    $39,880
    90th
    $45,350

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    California $55,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,090
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,630
    Medical Assistants $44,830
    Dental Assistants $46,800
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Waterloo, IA is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.21 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Waterloo, IA is 15.4% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.