Phlebotomists Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $37,560 -14% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $45,590
Employed locally 200
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $37,560
    75th
    $45,220
    90th
    $45,590

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 51% Median Phlebotomists salary is 49% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,320
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,650
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,880
    Anchorage, AK $46,110

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$36,410
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,660
    Medical Assistants$39,200
    Dental Assistants$50,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,060
    Physical Therapist Assistants$69,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Wilmington, NC is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Wilmington, NC is 14% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.