Phlebotomists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,650 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Providence earn between $42,640 and $50,950.
- $37K10th
- $43K25th
- $46KMedian
- $51K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,660 | $3,972 | $22.91 |
| Median | $46,430 | $3,869 | $22.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,640 | $3,553 | $20.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,950 | $4,246 | $24.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($47,290) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $47,660 | $46,430 | $36,830 | $57,650 | 1,180 |
| Rhode Island | $47,290 | $46,380 | $36,830 | $58,290 | 970 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $47,660, a single filer in Providence takes home about $39,304 a year, or $3,275 a month and $1,512 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $39,304 | $3,275 |
| Working in MA | $38,412 | $3,201 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $47,660 buys what about $46,830 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$45,520
- Worcester, MA$49,450
- Boston, MA$54,270
- Barnstable, MA$56,740
- Hartford, CT$45,600
- Springfield, MA$48,340
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 Providence: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Providence?
$22.91 an hour on average, and $22.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Providence?
About $39,304 a year ($3,275 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,660. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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