Phlebotomists pay range in Altoona
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,340 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Altoona earn between $35,230 and $38,960.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $39K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,280 | $3,107 | $17.92 |
| Median | $35,660 | $2,972 | $17.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,230 | $2,936 | $16.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,960 | $3,247 | $18.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Altoona vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Altoona earn 14% less than the Pennsylvania average ($43,540) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $37,280 | $35,660 | $32,120 | $45,340 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,540 | $43,910 | $37,010 | $50,060 | 5,510 |
| 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 Altoona
On the average salary of $37,280, a single filer in Altoona takes home about $30,990 a year, or $2,582 a month and $1,192 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Altoona a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Altoona area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5), so the average $37,280 buys what about $41,650 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Altoona ($44,270). A typical home costs $178,052, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Altoona ranks 11th of 12 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($47,040).
- Philadelphia$47,040
- Reading$45,200
- Allentown$44,520
- Harrisburg$43,280
- Lancaster$42,950
- York$42,950
- Pittsburgh$42,060
- Scranton$40,710
- Erie$40,670
- Altoona$37,280
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 Altoona: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Altoona?
$17.92 an hour on average, and $17.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Altoona?
About $30,990 a year ($2,582 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,280. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Altoona than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Altoona, PA (11020). 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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