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Phlebotomist salary in Washington

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

$48,880median pay per year in Washington, or $23.50 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $39,410lowest 10% earn less
  2. $45,82025th percentile
  3. $48,880median
  4. $58,37075th percentile
  5. $64,080top 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 Washington was $48,880 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $3,650 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in WA
2,820[4]
Rank by median pay
6 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+8.1%[6]

How much do phlebotomists make in Washington?

The median wage for phlebotomists in Washington was $48,880 a year, or $23.50 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The mean wage was $51,490 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for phlebotomists was $45,230 a year[3]. Washington came out $3,650 (8.1%) higher[6], and it ranked 6th highest among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The median for all jobs in Washington was $62,990[8], so phlebotomists were $14,110 below that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of phlebotomists in Washington earned less than $39,410 a year, and the top 10% earned more than $64,080[2]. Among metro areas, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median at $51,680[10]. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had a median of $49,900[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both part time and full time. It leaves out the self-employed and household workers. Bonuses and the cost of benefits like health insurance are not in the wage figures either[12].

Washington vs US pay

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

WAUS
Median per year$48,880[1]$45,230[3]
Median per hour$23.50[1]$21.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$39,410[2]$35,780[13]
Top 10% earn more than$64,080[2]$58,780[13]
Jobs2,820[4]143,540[3]

Pay by metro area in Washington

Metro areas in Washington 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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA[11]$49,9001,610
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$51,680950
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$45,880290
Kennewick-Richland, WA$47,640120
Yakima, WA$47,970110
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$47,28080
Bellingham, WA$48,30060
Lewiston, ID-WA$43,84050

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Oregon[14]$49,1601,800
Idaho$43,4001,010

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 Washington?
The median pay for phlebotomists in Washington was $48,880 a year in May 2025[1]. The mean was $51,490 a year[7].
How much does a phlebotomist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly wage was $23.50[1]. The 10th percentile hourly wage was $18.95 and the 90th percentile was $30.81[17].
Which city in Washington pays phlebotomists the most?
Of the metro areas with a published median, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median, $51,680 a year[10]. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had a median of $49,900[11].
Is Washington a good state for phlebotomists?
Washington had the 6th highest median annual wage for phlebotomists among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was 8.1% above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a phlebotomist in Washington?
This is a US figure, not a Washington one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no work experience or on-the-job training listed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Phlebotomists in Washington was $48,880 per year and $23.50 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 Washington: 10th percentile $39,410, 25th percentile $45,820, 75th percentile $58,370, 90th percentile $64,080. 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 2,820 people worked as Phlebotomists in Washington (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Washington had the 6th 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 Washington ($48,880) was $3,650 (8.1%) higher than the US median ($45,230). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Phlebotomists in Washington was $51,490 per year and $24.76 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Washington was $62,990. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Phlebotomists in Washington was $14,110 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($62,990). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 8 metro areas in or partly in Washington with a published median for Phlebotomists, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA had the highest median annual wage, $51,680. 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 Washington (highest first): Oregon $49,160; Idaho $43,400. 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 Washington: 10th percentile $18.95, 25th percentile $22.03, 75th percentile $28.06, 90th percentile $30.81. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Washington. 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.