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Phlebotomist salary in Oklahoma

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

$39,030median pay per year in Oklahoma, or $18.76 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $33,570lowest 10% earn less
  2. $36,24025th percentile
  3. $39,030median
  4. $46,57075th percentile
  5. $49,200top 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 Oklahoma was $39,030 a year[1]. That was 13.7% lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OK
1,670[4]
Rank by median pay
43 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−13.7%[6]

How much do phlebotomists make in Oklahoma?

The median is the middle point. Half of phlebotomists in Oklahoma earned more than $39,030 a year and half earned less[1]. The average was a bit higher at $41,610[7]. Across the US, the median for phlebotomists was $45,230[3]. For all jobs in Oklahoma, the median was $45,600, so phlebotomists were $6,570 below that[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% of phlebotomists in Oklahoma earned less than $33,570, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $49,200[2]. The middle half fell between $36,240 and $46,570[2]. In hourly terms, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $16.14, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $23.65[2][10].

Among metro areas in or partly in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City had the highest median at $44,890[11]. Tulsa had 630 jobs and a median of $39,030[12]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both part-time and full-time. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms. It also leaves out bonuses that are not tied to production and what employers spend on benefits like health insurance[13].

Oklahoma vs US pay

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

OKUS
Median per year$39,030[1]$45,230[3]
Median per hour$18.76[1]$21.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$33,570[2]$35,780[14]
Top 10% earn more than$49,200[2]$58,780[14]
Jobs1,670[4]143,540[3]

Pay by metro area in Oklahoma

Metro areas in Oklahoma with the most jobs for phlebotomists, and the median pay in each[12]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Tulsa, OK[12]$39,030630
Oklahoma City, OK$44,890470
Lawton, OK$35,60080
Fort Smith, AR-OK$34,86050

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for phlebotomists in the states that border Oklahoma, highest first[15].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Colorado[15]$47,1802,420
Missouri$43,1201,890
New Mexico$42,910760
Texas$40,45012,820
Kansas$39,1001,120
Arkansas$37,4501,100

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[16]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[17].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a phlebotomist make in Oklahoma?
The median was $39,030 a year in May 2025, and the average was $41,610[1][7]. Across the US, the median was $45,230[3].
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median was $18.76 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $16.14 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $23.65[2][10].
Which city in Oklahoma pays phlebotomists the most?
Of the 4 metro areas in or partly in Oklahoma with a published median, Oklahoma City had the highest at $44,890 a year[11]. Tulsa was at $39,030[12].
Is Oklahoma a good state for phlebotomists?
Oklahoma had the 43rd highest median annual wage for phlebotomists among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The state median was $6,200 below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a phlebotomist in Oklahoma?
This is a US figure and not a state one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training listed[17].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Phlebotomists in Oklahoma was $39,030 per year and $18.76 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 Oklahoma: 10th percentile $33,570, 25th percentile $36,240, 75th percentile $46,570, 90th percentile $49,200. 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 1,670 people worked as Phlebotomists in Oklahoma (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Oklahoma had the 43rd 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 Oklahoma ($39,030) was $6,200 (13.7%) lower than the US median ($45,230). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Phlebotomists in Oklahoma was $41,610 per year and $20.01 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Oklahoma was $45,600. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Phlebotomists in Oklahoma was $6,570 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,600). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Phlebotomists in Oklahoma: 10th percentile $16.14, 25th percentile $17.42, 75th percentile $22.39, 90th percentile $23.65. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 4 metro areas in or partly in Oklahoma with a published median for Phlebotomists, Oklahoma City, OK had the highest median annual wage, $44,890. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Phlebotomists in states that border Oklahoma (highest first): Colorado $47,180; Missouri $43,120; New Mexico $42,910; Texas $40,450; Kansas $39,100; Arkansas $37,450. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  16. 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
  17. 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

State figures cover only Oklahoma. 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.