Phlebotomists pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,220 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Lincoln earn between $37,120 and $45,300.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $45K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,770 | $3,398 | $19.60 |
| Median | $39,090 | $3,258 | $18.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,120 | $3,093 | $17.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,300 | $3,775 | $21.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Lincoln earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($41,480) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $40,770 | $39,090 | $34,960 | $48,220 | 240 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $40,770, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $33,963 a year, or $2,830 a month and $1,306 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $40,770 buys what about $44,518 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($41,890).
- Omaha$41,890
- Lincoln$40,770
- Grand Island$39,400
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Lincoln?
$19.60 an hour on average, and $18.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $33,963 a year ($2,830 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,770.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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