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Phlebotomist salary in Ohio

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

$39,770median pay per year in Ohio, or $19.12 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $36,190lowest 10% earn less
  2. $37,80025th percentile
  3. $39,770median
  4. $46,52075th percentile
  5. $48,680top 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 Ohio was $39,770 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $5,460 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
5,120[4]
Rank by median pay
37 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−12.1%[6]

How much do phlebotomists make in Ohio?

Half of the phlebotomists in Ohio earned more than $39,770 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $19.12 an hour[1]. The average was a bit higher, at $42,130 a year[7]. About 5,120 people worked as phlebotomists in the state[4].

Across the US, the median for phlebotomists was $45,230 a year[3]. Ohio's median was 12.1% lower[6]. Ohio ranked 37th among the 50 states and DC for this median[5]. The median for all jobs in Ohio was $49,380[8], so phlebotomists were $9,610 below it[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of phlebotomists in Ohio earned less than $36,190 a year[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $48,680[2]. Among Ohio metro areas with a published median, Cincinnati had the highest, at $43,140[10]. Cleveland was at $39,750 and Columbus at $41,330[11].

These figures cover wage and salary workers. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

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

OHUS
Median per year$39,770[1]$45,230[3]
Median per hour$19.12[1]$21.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$36,190[2]$35,780[13]
Top 10% earn more than$48,680[2]$58,780[13]
Jobs5,120[4]143,540[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio 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
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN[11]$43,1401,420
Cleveland, OH$39,750980
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$40,250750
Columbus, OH$41,330550
Toledo, OH$39,080390
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$39,150230
Akron, OH$40,690190
Canton-Massillon, OH$37,850170

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Pennsylvania[14]$43,9105,510
Kentucky$42,4802,500
Michigan$39,8603,540
Indiana$39,2502,410
West Virginia$39,2501,530

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 Ohio?
The median pay for phlebotomists in Ohio was $39,770 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $42,130 a year[7].
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $19.12 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $17.40 an hour and the 90th percentile was $23.40[17].
Which city in Ohio pays phlebotomists the most?
Cincinnati had the highest median among the 13 Ohio metro areas with a published figure, at $43,140 a year[10].
Is Ohio a good state for phlebotomists?
Ohio ranked 37th among the 50 states and DC for the median pay of phlebotomists[5]. Its median was $5,460 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a phlebotomist in Ohio?
The state facts do not cover this, so this is a US figure. Across the US, the typical entry education is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training typically needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Phlebotomists in Ohio was $39,770 per year and $19.12 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 Ohio: 10th percentile $36,190, 25th percentile $37,800, 75th percentile $46,520, 90th percentile $48,680. 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 5,120 people worked as Phlebotomists in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 37th 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 Ohio ($39,770) was $5,460 (12.1%) lower than the US median ($45,230). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Phlebotomists in Ohio was $42,130 per year and $20.26 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Phlebotomists in Ohio was $9,610 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 13 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Phlebotomists, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN had the highest median annual wage, $43,140. 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 Ohio (highest first): Pennsylvania $43,910; Kentucky $42,480; Michigan $39,860; Indiana $39,250; West Virginia $39,250. 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 Ohio: 10th percentile $17.40, 25th percentile $18.17, 75th percentile $22.37, 90th percentile $23.40. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. 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.