Phlebotomists Salary in Virginia

Phlebotomists in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $46,230 a year) and the least in Lynchburg ($41,790), across the 8 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the phlebotomists average at $46,890 and the median at $46,340 for 3,600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,520.

Phlebotomists average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$46,230
Charlottesville$44,520
Virginia Beach$43,680
Blacksburg$43,460
Roanoke$43,300
Winchester$43,180
Staunton$42,380
Lynchburg$41,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$46,230	$46,370	$39,320	$37,482	98
Charlottesville	$44,520	$40,430	$40,430	$36,206	99
Virginia Beach	$43,680	$44,380	$38,560	$35,579	98
Blacksburg	$43,460	$43,460	$37,090	$35,415	93
Roanoke	$43,300	$46,380	$37,730	$35,296	94
Winchester	$43,180	$41,240	$41,240	$35,206	96
Staunton	$42,380	$39,020	$36,970	$34,610	91
Lynchburg	$41,790	$38,460	$36,080	$34,169	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Phlebotomists salary in other states

Phlebotomists salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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