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Phlebotomist salary in Michigan

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

$39,860median pay per year in Michigan, or $19.16 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $36,850lowest 10% earn less
  2. $37,87025th percentile
  3. $39,860median
  4. $45,76075th percentile
  5. $48,890top 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 Michigan was $39,860 a year in May 2025[1]. That was lower than the US median of $45,230[3].

Jobs in MI
3,540[4]
Rank by median pay
36 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−11.9%[6]

How much do phlebotomists make in Michigan?

Half of phlebotomists in Michigan earned more than $39,860 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $19.16 an hour[1]. The average was a bit higher at $42,420 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for phlebotomists was $45,230, so Michigan came in $5,370 (11.9%) lower[6]. Michigan's median also sat $9,410 below the median for all jobs in the state, which was $49,270[8].

The lowest-paid 10% of phlebotomists in Michigan earned less than $36,850 a year[2]. The top-paid 10% earned more than $48,890[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $37,870 and $45,760[2]. About 3,540 people held these jobs in the state[4].

Pay changes by place. Among metro areas in or partly in Michigan, Flint had the highest median at $46,420[9]. Among the larger metros listed, Ann Arbor was at $45,220 and Detroit-Warren-Dearborn was at $43,180[10]. Lansing-East Lansing was at $36,980[10]. These figures cover employees paid a wage or salary. They leave out self-employed people, and they do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[11].

Michigan vs US pay

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

MIUS
Median per year$39,860[1]$45,230[3]
Median per hour$19.16[1]$21.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$36,850[2]$35,780[12]
Top 10% earn more than$48,890[2]$58,780[12]
Jobs3,540[4]143,540[3]

Pay by metro area in Michigan

Metro areas in Michigan with the most jobs for phlebotomists, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI[10]$43,1801,230
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$38,360520
Ann Arbor, MI$45,220270
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI$37,790190
Lansing-East Lansing, MI$36,980130
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$38,070130
Saginaw, MI$39,200100
Flint, MI$46,42090

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for phlebotomists in the states that border Michigan, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Wisconsin[13]$46,4703,610
Ohio$39,7705,120
Indiana$39,2502,410

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[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a phlebotomist make in Michigan?
The median was $39,860 a year in May 2025, and the average was $42,420[1][7]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $36,850, and the top-paid 10% earned more than $48,890[2].
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Michigan?
The median was $19.16 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $17.71 an hour, and the top-paid 10% earned more than $23.50[16][2].
Which city in Michigan pays phlebotomists the most?
Of the metro areas in or partly in Michigan with a published median, Flint had the highest, at $46,420 a year[9]. Ann Arbor was next among the larger metros listed at $45,220[10].
Is Michigan a good state for phlebotomists?
Michigan had the 36th highest median annual wage for phlebotomists out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was 11.9% below the US median[6]. Among bordering states, Wisconsin was at $46,470, Ohio at $39,770 and Indiana at $39,250[13].
What do you need to become a phlebotomist in Michigan?
This is a US figure, not a Michigan one. Across the US, the typical entry path is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training needed[15].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Phlebotomists in Michigan was $39,860 per year and $19.16 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 Michigan: 10th percentile $36,850, 25th percentile $37,870, 75th percentile $45,760, 90th percentile $48,890. 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 3,540 people worked as Phlebotomists in Michigan (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Michigan had the 36th 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 Michigan ($39,860) was $5,370 (11.9%) lower than the US median ($45,230). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Phlebotomists in Michigan was $42,420 per year and $20.39 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Phlebotomists in Michigan was $9,410 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,270). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 9 metro areas in or partly in Michigan with a published median for Phlebotomists, Flint, MI had the highest median annual wage, $46,420. 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 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
  12. 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
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Phlebotomists in states that border Michigan (highest first): Wisconsin $46,470; Ohio $39,770; Indiana $39,250. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Phlebotomists in Michigan: 10th percentile $17.71, 25th percentile $18.21, 75th percentile $22.00, 90th percentile $23.50. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Michigan. 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.