Phlebotomists pay range in St. Cloud
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,460 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in St. Cloud earn between $39,350 and $46,630.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $47K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,670 | $3,639 | $21.00 |
| Median | $44,290 | $3,691 | $21.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,350 | $3,279 | $18.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,630 | $3,886 | $22.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in St. Cloud vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in St. Cloud earn 7% less than the Minnesota average ($46,890) and 4% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | $43,670 | $44,290 | $37,260 | $47,460 | 110 |
| 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 St. Cloud
On the average salary of $43,670, a single filer in St. Cloud takes home about $35,751 a year, or $2,979 a month and $1,375 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 St. Cloud a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the St. Cloud area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $43,670 buys what about $49,833 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in St. Cloud ($50,840). A typical home costs $318,864, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Minnesota cities
St. Cloud ranks 4th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($49,530).
- 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 St. Cloud: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in St. Cloud?
$21.00 an hour on average, and $21.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in St. Cloud?
About $35,751 a year ($2,979 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,670. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do phlebotomists earn more in St. Cloud than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 St. Cloud, MN (41060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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