Phlebotomists pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,210 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Pittsburgh earn between $38,030 and $46,040.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $40KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,060 | $3,505 | $20.22 |
| Median | $40,430 | $3,369 | $19.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,030 | $3,169 | $18.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,040 | $3,837 | $22.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Pittsburgh earn 3% less than the Pennsylvania average ($43,540) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $42,060 | $40,430 | $37,070 | $48,210 | 760 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $42,060, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $34,684 a year, or $2,890 a month and $1,334 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $42,060 buys what about $44,428 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 7th 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
- Williamsport$40,200
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$20.22 an hour on average, and $19.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $34,684 a year ($2,890 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,060. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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