Phlebotomists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,120 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Indianapolis earn between $38,170 and $47,130.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $42KMedian
- $47K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,980 | $3,665 | $21.14 |
| Median | $41,550 | $3,462 | $19.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,170 | $3,181 | $18.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,130 | $3,928 | $22.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Indianapolis earn 5% more than the Indiana average ($41,770) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $43,980 | $41,550 | $36,550 | $54,120 | 830 |
| Indiana | $41,770 | $39,250 | $35,870 | $48,290 | 2,410 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $43,980, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $35,360 a year, or $2,947 a month and $1,360 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $43,980 buys what about $45,958 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$43,980
- Fort Wayne$41,590
- Elkhart$40,180
- Evansville$40,130
- Terre Haute$39,460
- South Bend$39,280
- Muncie$37,490
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$21.14 an hour on average, and $19.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $35,360 a year ($2,947 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,980. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do phlebotomists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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