Phlebotomists pay range in Grand Island
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,030 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Grand Island earn between $36,960 and $43,070.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $38KMedian
- $43K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,400 | $3,283 | $18.94 |
| Median | $37,810 | $3,151 | $18.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,960 | $3,080 | $17.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,070 | $3,589 | $20.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Grand Island vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Grand Island earn 5% less than the Nebraska average ($41,480) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | $39,400 | $37,810 | $35,240 | $46,030 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $41,480 | $39,540 | $35,660 | $48,900 | 920 |
| 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 Grand Island
On the average salary of $39,400, a single filer in Grand Island takes home about $32,925 a year, or $2,744 a month and $1,266 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Island a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Island area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $39,400 buys what about $45,467 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Island ($49,410). A typical home costs $260,422, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Nebraska cities
Grand Island ranks 3rd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($41,890).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Phlebotomists salary in Grand Island: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Grand Island?
$18.94 an hour on average, and $18.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Grand Island?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Grand Island?
About $32,925 a year ($2,744 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,400.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Grand Island than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Grand Island, NE (24260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.