Phlebotomists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,570 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Boston earn between $48,560 and $60,060.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $50KMedian
- $60K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,270 | $4,522 | $26.09 |
| Median | $50,420 | $4,202 | $24.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,560 | $4,047 | $23.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,060 | $5,005 | $28.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Boston earn 3% more than the Massachusetts average ($52,540) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $54,270 | $50,420 | $46,710 | $64,570 | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | $52,540 | $50,170 | $42,950 | $62,350 | 2,580 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $54,270, a single filer in Boston takes home about $43,392 a year, or $3,616 a month and $1,669 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $45,786 | $3,815 |
| Working in MA | $43,392 | $3,616 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $54,270 buys what about $50,127 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 13.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 2nd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($56,740).
- Barnstable$56,740
- Boston$54,270
- Worcester$49,450
- Springfield$48,340
- Amherst$47,820
- Pittsfield$44,840
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 Boston: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Boston?
$26.09 an hour on average, and $24.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Boston?
About $43,392 a year ($3,616 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,270. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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