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Phlebotomist salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$40,230median pay per year in Florida, or $19.34 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $35,560lowest 10% earn less
  2. $37,25025th percentile
  3. $40,230median
  4. $45,82075th percentile
  5. $48,190top 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 Florida was $40,230 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $5,000 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
10,220[4]
Rank by median pay
35 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−11.1%[6]

How much do phlebotomists make in Florida?

Half of the phlebotomists in Florida earned more than $40,230 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to a median of $19.34 an hour[1]. The average was a bit higher at $41,990 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for phlebotomists was $45,230[3], so Florida sits $5,000 (11.1%) lower[6]. Florida had the 35th highest median for this job out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Among all jobs in Florida, the median was $47,880[8], which is $7,650 above the phlebotomist median[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of phlebotomists in Florida earned less than $35,560 a year[2]. The top 10% earned more than $48,190[2]. The 75th percentile was $45,820[2].

Pay differs between metro areas in Florida[10]. Among metro areas with a published median, Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor had the highest at $45,450[11]. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach had the largest group of phlebotomists, about 3,360 jobs, with a median of $45,210[10]. These figures come from OEWS. It counts wage and salary workers, part time and full time, and leaves out the self-employed[12]. It also does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Florida vs US pay

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

FLUS
Median per year$40,230[1]$45,230[3]
Median per hour$19.34[1]$21.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$35,560[2]$35,780[13]
Top 10% earn more than$48,190[2]$58,780[13]
Jobs10,220[4]143,540[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for phlebotomists, and the median pay in each[10].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[10]$45,2103,360
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$39,2201,590
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$39,3901,040
Jacksonville, FL$38,380570
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$40,760400
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$37,450310
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL$37,710310
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$37,820300

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$45,8405,280
Alabama$37,2202,350

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 Florida?
The median pay for phlebotomists in Florida was $40,230 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $41,990[7].
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly wage for phlebotomists in Florida was $19.34[1]. The 10th percentile was $17.09 an hour and the 90th was $23.17[17]. That means 10% of workers earned less than the first and 10% earned more than the second[2].
Which city in Florida pays phlebotomists the most?
Of the 21 Florida metro areas with a published median, Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor had the highest median at $45,450 a year[11]. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach followed closely at $45,210[10].
Is Florida a good state for phlebotomists?
Florida ranked 35th out of the 50 states and DC for median phlebotomist pay[5]. Its median of $40,230 was $5,000 below the US median[6]. Among its neighbors, Georgia paid $45,840 and Alabama paid $37,220[14].
What do you need to become a phlebotomist in Florida?
This is a US figure, not a Florida one. Across the US, the typical entry path for phlebotomists is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no work experience in a related job and no on-the-job training needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Phlebotomists in Florida was $40,230 per year and $19.34 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 Florida: 10th percentile $35,560, 25th percentile $37,250, 75th percentile $45,820, 90th percentile $48,190. 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 10,220 people worked as Phlebotomists in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 35th 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 Florida ($40,230) was $5,000 (11.1%) lower than the US median ($45,230). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Phlebotomists in Florida was $41,990 per year and $20.19 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Phlebotomists in Florida was $7,650 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 21 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Phlebotomists, Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL had the highest median annual wage, $45,450. 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 Florida (highest first): Georgia $45,840; Alabama $37,220. 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 Florida: 10th percentile $17.09, 25th percentile $17.91, 75th percentile $22.03, 90th percentile $23.17. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. 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.