Phlebotomists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $36,870 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $49,880
Employed locally 90
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $49,880

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 48% Median Phlebotomists salary is 52% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,650
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $47,300
    Sheboygan, WI $47,140
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,750
    Appleton, WI $46,660
    Eau Claire, WI $46,540

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,360
    Nursing Assistants$37,770
    Medical Assistants$46,390
    Dental Assistants$47,710
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,830
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Wausau, WI is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.21 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Wausau, WI is 15.6% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.