Phlebotomists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,330 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Tucson earn between $39,300 and $60,570.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $61K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,610 | $4,051 | $23.37 |
| Median | $46,200 | $3,850 | $22.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,300 | $3,275 | $18.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,570 | $5,048 | $29.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Tucson earn 4% more than the Arizona average ($46,960) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $48,610 | $46,200 | $36,380 | $63,330 | 190 |
| Arizona | $46,960 | $46,260 | $38,090 | $60,820 | 3,430 |
| United States | $45,520 | $45,230 | $35,780 | $58,780 | 143,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Phlebotomists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $48,610, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $40,417 a year, or $3,368 a month and $1,554 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $48,610 buys what about $50,167 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 4 Arizona metro areas for this job; Prescott Valley pays the most ($48,610).
- Prescott Valley$48,610
- Tucson$48,610
- Phoenix$46,930
- Lake Havasu City$42,730
Highest-paying cities for phlebotomists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,000).
- San Jose, CA$69,000
- Santa Cruz, CA$64,040
- Vallejo, CA$62,950
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,300
- San Francisco, CA$61,020
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Phlebotomists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Tucson?
$23.37 an hour on average, and $22.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $40,417 a year ($3,368 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,610.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($45,520).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9097; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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