Phlebotomists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,060 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Rochester earn between $46,970 and $56,220.
- $44K10th
- $47K25th
- $47KMedian
- $56K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,530 | $4,128 | $23.81 |
| Median | $47,400 | $3,950 | $22.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,970 | $3,914 | $22.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,220 | $4,685 | $27.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Rochester earn 6% more than the Minnesota average ($46,890) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $49,530 | $47,400 | $43,720 | $59,060 | 310 |
| Minnesota | $46,890 | $46,000 | $38,740 | $58,920 | 2,090 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $49,530, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $40,133 a year, or $3,344 a month and $1,544 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $49,530 buys what about $54,536 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Rochester$49,530
- Minneapolis$48,190
- Mankato$45,570
- St. Cloud$43,670
- Duluth$42,660
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 Rochester: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Rochester?
$23.81 an hour on average, and $22.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $40,133 a year ($3,344 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,530. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.72, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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