Phlebotomists pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,980 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Huntington earn between $38,100 and $42,910.
- $33K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $43K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,550 | $3,296 | $19.01 |
| Median | $39,150 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,100 | $3,175 | $18.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,910 | $3,576 | $20.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($39,910) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $39,550 | $39,150 | $33,010 | $45,980 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $39,910 | $39,250 | $30,570 | $46,130 | 1,530 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $39,550, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $32,929 a year, or $2,744 a month and $1,267 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $33,320 | $2,777 |
| Working in WV | $32,929 | $2,744 |
| Working in KY | $32,692 | $2,724 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $39,550 buys what about $44,729 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 3rd of 6 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($41,530).
- Charleston$41,530
- Wheeling$40,770
- Huntington$39,550
- Morgantown$39,220
- Weirton$37,960
- Beckley$36,220
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 Huntington: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Huntington?
$19.01 an hour on average, and $18.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Huntington?
About $32,929 a year ($2,744 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,550.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.74, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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