Phlebotomists Salary in Missouri

Phlebotomists in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $45,760 a year) and the least in Cape Girardeau ($37,800), across the 5 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the phlebotomists average at $42,640 and the median at $43,120 for 1,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,520.

Phlebotomists average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$45,760
St. Louis$44,200
Joplin$41,590
Springfield$39,140
Cape Girardeau$37,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$45,760	$46,110	$38,900	$37,277	93
St. Louis	$44,200	$45,750	$38,840	$36,113	95
Joplin	$41,590	$41,600	$36,500	$34,580	86
Springfield	$39,140	$35,950	$34,170	$32,727	89
Cape Girardeau	$37,800	$36,140	$33,300	$31,713	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Phlebotomists salary in other states

Phlebotomists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

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.
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.

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