Phlebotomists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,700 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Atlanta earn between $42,280 and $52,290.
- $36K10th
- $42K25th
- $49KMedian
- $52K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,950 | $4,079 | $23.53 |
| Median | $49,370 | $4,114 | $23.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,280 | $3,523 | $20.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,290 | $4,358 | $25.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Atlanta earn 8% more than the Georgia average ($45,180) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $48,950 | $49,370 | $36,280 | $57,700 | 2,790 |
| Georgia | $45,180 | $45,840 | $34,600 | $55,850 | 5,280 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $48,950, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $39,817 a year, or $3,318 a month and $1,531 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $48,950 buys what about $48,922 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$48,950
- Albany$43,810
- Savannah$43,260
- Warner Robins$42,990
- Augusta$42,140
- Gainesville$42,110
- Columbus$41,280
- Athens$40,540
- Macon$40,420
- Rome$40,180
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Atlanta?
$23.53 an hour on average, and $23.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $39,817 a year ($3,318 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,950.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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