Phlebotomists pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,220 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Fayetteville earn between $36,850 and $45,020.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,830 | $3,402 | $19.63 |
| Median | $39,870 | $3,322 | $19.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,850 | $3,071 | $17.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,020 | $3,752 | $21.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Fayetteville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Fayetteville earn 7% more than the Arkansas average ($38,020) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $40,830 | $39,870 | $36,170 | $45,220 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $38,020 | $37,450 | $30,870 | $44,280 | 1,100 |
| 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 Fayetteville
On the average salary of $40,830, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $33,964 a year, or $2,830 a month and $1,306 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Fayetteville a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.4), so the average $40,830 buys what about $44,695 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($46,610). A typical home costs $368,497, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville ranks 1st of 4 Arkansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fayetteville$40,830
- Little Rock$38,700
- Jonesboro$36,050
- Fort Smith$35,840
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 Fayetteville: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Fayetteville?
$19.63 an hour on average, and $19.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $33,964 a year ($2,830 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,830. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR (22220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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