Phlebotomists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,600 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Omaha earn between $37,230 and $46,470.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $46K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,890 | $3,491 | $20.14 |
| Median | $39,540 | $3,295 | $19.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,230 | $3,102 | $17.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,470 | $3,872 | $22.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($41,480) and 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $41,890 | $39,540 | $36,690 | $49,600 | 490 |
| Nebraska | $41,480 | $39,540 | $35,660 | $48,900 | 920 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $41,890, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $34,812 a year, or $2,901 a month and $1,339 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $34,859 | $2,905 |
| Working in NE | $34,812 | $2,901 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $41,890 buys what about $45,577 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$41,890
- Lincoln$40,770
- Grand Island$39,400
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 Omaha: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Omaha?
$20.14 an hour on average, and $19.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $34,812 a year ($2,901 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,890.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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