Phlebotomists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,740 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Raleigh earn between $38,960 and $47,140.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $47K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,900 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Median | $46,280 | $3,857 | $22.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,960 | $3,247 | $18.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,140 | $3,928 | $22.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Raleigh earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($42,720) and about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $44,900 | $46,280 | $37,310 | $50,740 | 870 |
| North Carolina | $42,720 | $43,330 | $35,210 | $49,450 | 5,410 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $44,900, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $36,974 a year, or $3,081 a month and $1,422 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).
Is Raleigh a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $44,900 buys what about $45,743 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($47,440).
- Durham$47,440
- Raleigh$44,900
- Charlotte$44,050
- Greensboro$43,810
- Winston-Salem$43,730
- Burlington$42,900
- Asheville$42,080
- Wilmington$40,870
- Greenville$40,570
- Hickory$40,330
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Raleigh?
$21.59 an hour on average, and $22.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $36,974 a year ($3,081 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,900.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). 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 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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