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Phlebotomist salary in Arizona

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$46,260median pay per year in Arizona, or $22.24 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $38,090lowest 10% earn less
  2. $40,59025th percentile
  3. $46,260median
  4. $47,84075th percentile
  5. $60,820top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $45,230[3]

The median pay for phlebotomists in Arizona was $46,260 a year in May 2025[1]. That was 2.3% higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in AZ
3,430[4]
Rank by median pay
16 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+2.3%[6]

How much do phlebotomists make in Arizona?

Half of phlebotomists in Arizona earned more than $46,260 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $22.24 an hour[1]. The average was a bit higher, at $46,960 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for phlebotomists was $45,230[3], so Arizona sits $1,030 (2.3%) above it[6]. Arizona had the 16th highest median for this job among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Compared with all jobs in the state, the median for phlebotomists was $3,800 lower than the $50,060 median for all occupations[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $38,090, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $60,820[2]. Among metro areas, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler had the highest median, $46,260[10]. Tucson came in at $46,200[11].

OEWS counts part-time and full-time workers who are paid a wage or salary. It leaves out self-employed people and business owners. It also does not include bonuses that are not tied to production or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Arizona vs US pay

Pay for phlebotomists in Arizona next to the national figures[1][3].

AZUS
Median per year$46,260[1]$45,230[3]
Median per hour$22.24[1]$21.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$38,090[2]$35,780[13]
Top 10% earn more than$60,820[2]$58,780[13]
Jobs3,430[4]143,540[3]

Pay by metro area in Arizona

Metro areas in Arizona with the most jobs for phlebotomists, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ[11]$46,2602,940
Tucson, AZ$46,200190
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ$42,46050
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$46,15050

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for phlebotomists in the states that border Arizona, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
California[14]$56,04013,520
Colorado$47,1802,420
Nevada$45,7601,300
New Mexico$42,910760
Utah$40,6301,680

Median pay for phlebotomists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for phlebotomists are projected to grow 6.8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a phlebotomist make in Arizona?
The median wage for phlebotomists in Arizona was $46,260 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $46,960 a year[7].
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly wage was $22.24[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $18.31 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $29.24[17][2].
Which city in Arizona pays phlebotomists the most?
Of the 4 metro areas with a published median, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler had the highest, $46,260 a year[10].
Is Arizona a good state for phlebotomists?
Arizona had the 16th highest median annual wage for this job among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The Arizona median was 2.3% higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a phlebotomist in Arizona?
Across the US, the typical education for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience needed[16]. This is a US figure, not an Arizona one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Phlebotomists in Arizona was $46,260 per year and $22.24 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Phlebotomists in Arizona: 10th percentile $38,090, 25th percentile $40,590, 75th percentile $47,840, 90th percentile $60,820. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Phlebotomists in the US as a whole was $45,230 per year and $21.75 per hour, with about 143,540 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 3,430 people worked as Phlebotomists in Arizona (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Arizona had the 16th highest median annual wage for Phlebotomists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Phlebotomists in Arizona ($46,260) was $1,030 (2.3%) higher than the US median ($45,230). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Phlebotomists in Arizona was $46,960 per year and $22.58 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Phlebotomists in Arizona was $3,800 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($50,060). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Arizona was $50,060. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 4 metro areas in or partly in Arizona with a published median for Phlebotomists, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ had the highest median annual wage, $46,260. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Phlebotomists in the US: 10th percentile $35,780, 25th percentile $38,190, 75th percentile $48,930, 90th percentile $58,780. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Phlebotomists in states that border Arizona (highest first): California $56,040; Colorado $47,180; Nevada $45,760; New Mexico $42,910; Utah $40,630. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Phlebotomists is projected to grow 6.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 18,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Phlebotomists: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Phlebotomists in Arizona: 10th percentile $18.31, 25th percentile $19.51, 75th percentile $23.00, 90th percentile $29.24. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Arizona. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.