Phlebotomists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,920 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Minneapolis earn between $44,910 and $50,020.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $46KMedian
- $50K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,190 | $4,016 | $23.17 |
| Median | $46,460 | $3,872 | $22.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,910 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,020 | $4,168 | $24.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($46,890) and 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $48,190 | $46,460 | $39,540 | $58,920 | 1,140 |
| Minnesota | $46,890 | $46,000 | $38,740 | $58,920 | 2,090 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $48,190, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $39,141 a year, or $3,262 a month and $1,505 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $39,413 | $3,284 |
| Working in MN | $39,141 | $3,262 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $48,190 buys what about $45,973 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 2nd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($49,530).
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$23.17 an hour on average, and $22.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $39,141 a year ($3,262 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,190. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- 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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