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Phlebotomist salary in North Carolina

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

$43,330median pay per year in North Carolina, or $20.83 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $35,210lowest 10% earn less
  2. $37,43025th percentile
  3. $43,330median
  4. $46,86075th percentile
  5. $49,450top 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 North Carolina was $43,330 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $1,900 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in NC
5,410[4]
Rank by median pay
29 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−4.2%[6]

How much do phlebotomists make in North Carolina?

Half of the phlebotomists in North Carolina earned more than $43,330 a year, or $20.83 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was a little lower, at $42,720 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for phlebotomists was $45,230[3], so North Carolina sat 4.2% below it[6]. For all jobs in the state, the median was $47,970, which put phlebotomists $4,640 under that mark[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $35,210 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $49,450[2]. The middle half of the group fell between $37,430 and $46,860[2].

By metro area, Durham-Chapel Hill had the highest median at $47,690 a year[10]. Raleigh-Cary was at $46,280, and Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, the metro with the most phlebotomist jobs, was at $44,980[11]. Fayetteville was at $35,750, the lowest of the eight metros with the most phlebotomist jobs[11]. These figures cover wage and salary workers only. Self-employed people are left out, and so are bonuses and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

North Carolina vs US pay

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

NCUS
Median per year$43,330[1]$45,230[3]
Median per hour$20.83[1]$21.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$35,210[2]$35,780[13]
Top 10% earn more than$49,450[2]$58,780[13]
Jobs5,410[4]143,540[3]

Pay by metro area in North Carolina

Metro areas in North Carolina with the most jobs for phlebotomists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC[11]$44,9801,260
Raleigh-Cary, NC$46,280870
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$44,380800
Winston-Salem, NC$44,980500
Greensboro-High Point, NC$45,230400
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$47,690260
Burlington, NC$43,290230
Fayetteville, NC$35,750190

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Virginia[14]$46,3403,600
Georgia$45,8405,280
South Carolina$39,0102,760
Tennessee$38,5503,520

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 North Carolina?
The median pay was $43,330 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $42,720 a year[7].
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median was $20.83 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $16.93 an hour and the 90th percentile was $23.77[17].
Which city in North Carolina pays phlebotomists the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill had the highest median annual wage among metro areas with a published figure, at $47,690[10].
Is North Carolina a good state for phlebotomists?
North Carolina had the 29th highest median annual wage for phlebotomists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $1,900 below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a phlebotomist in North Carolina?
This is a US figure, not a state one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Phlebotomists in North Carolina was $43,330 per year and $20.83 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 North Carolina: 10th percentile $35,210, 25th percentile $37,430, 75th percentile $46,860, 90th percentile $49,450. 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 5,410 people worked as Phlebotomists in North Carolina (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: North Carolina had the 29th 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 North Carolina ($43,330) was $1,900 (4.2%) lower than the US median ($45,230). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Phlebotomists in North Carolina was $42,720 per year and $20.54 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in North Carolina was $47,970. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Phlebotomists in North Carolina was $4,640 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,970). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 16 metro areas in or partly in North Carolina with a published median for Phlebotomists, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC had the highest median annual wage, $47,690. 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 North Carolina (highest first): Virginia $46,340; Georgia $45,840; South Carolina $39,010; Tennessee $38,550. 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 North Carolina: 10th percentile $16.93, 25th percentile $18.00, 75th percentile $22.53, 90th percentile $23.77. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only North Carolina. 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.