Phlebotomists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$43,660
↑ 46.9% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Phlebotomists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Phlebotomists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 46.9% since 2012 ($29,730 → $43,660)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $43,660
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,660 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $41,810 | +8.5% |
| 2022 | $38,530 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $37,380 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | $36,320 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $35,510 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $34,480 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $33,670 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $32,710 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $31,630 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | $30,670 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $30,150 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $29,730 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.