Phlebotomists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $46,880 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $57,600
Employed locally 90
National median $43,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $42,680
    50th (median)
    $46,880
    75th
    $46,880
    90th
    $57,600

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Phlebotomists salary vs area income 69% Median Phlebotomists salary is 31% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,460
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,340
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $48,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,730
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $48,290

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44,280
    Nursing Assistants$46,330
    Medical Assistants$47,890
    Dental Assistants$45,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Phlebotomists make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Phlebotomists in Yakima, WA is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Phlebotomists salaries?

    The median Phlebotomists salary in Yakima, WA is 7.4% above 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Phlebotomists (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,680.