Phlebotomists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,340 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in San Juan earn between $27,880 and $34,110.
- $24K10th
- $28K25th
- $30KMedian
- $34K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,490 | $2,541 | $14.66 |
| Median | $29,930 | $2,494 | $14.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,880 | $2,323 | $13.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,110 | $2,842 | $16.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($29,940) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $30,490 | $29,930 | $23,780 | $36,340 | 480 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,940 | $29,880 | $23,780 | $36,340 | 770 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 2nd of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Ponce pays the most ($31,160).
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 San Juan: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in San Juan?
$14.66 an hour on average, and $14.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do phlebotomists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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