Phlebotomists pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,010 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Durham earn between $43,150 and $50,140.
- $38K10th
- $43K25th
- $48KMedian
- $50K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,440 | $3,953 | $22.81 |
| Median | $47,690 | $3,974 | $22.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,150 | $3,596 | $20.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,140 | $4,178 | $24.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Durham earn 11% more than the North Carolina average ($42,720) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $47,440 | $47,690 | $38,170 | $56,010 | 260 |
| North Carolina | $42,720 | $43,330 | $35,210 | $49,450 | 5,410 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $47,440, a single filer in Durham takes home about $38,914 a year, or $3,243 a month and $1,497 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $47,440 buys what about $48,621 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$47,440
- Raleigh$44,900
- Charlotte$44,050
- Greensboro$43,810
- Winston-Salem$43,730
- Burlington$42,900
- Asheville$42,080
- Wilmington$40,870
- Greenville$40,570
- Hickory$40,330
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 Durham: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Durham?
$22.81 an hour on average, and $22.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Durham?
About $38,914 a year ($3,243 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,440.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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