Phlebotomists pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,480 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Charlottesville earn between $40,430 and $49,640.
- $34K10th
- $40K25th
- $40KMedian
- $50K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,520 | $3,710 | $21.40 |
| Median | $40,430 | $3,369 | $19.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,430 | $3,369 | $19.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,640 | $4,137 | $23.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Charlottesville earn 5% less than the Virginia average ($46,890) and about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $44,520 | $40,430 | $34,150 | $54,480 | 110 |
| Virginia | $46,890 | $46,340 | $37,370 | $58,470 | 3,600 |
| 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 Charlottesville
On the average salary of $44,520, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $36,206 a year, or $3,017 a month and $1,393 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $44,520 buys what about $44,903 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 10.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 2nd of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($46,230).
- Richmond$46,230
- Charlottesville$44,520
- Virginia Beach$43,680
- Blacksburg$43,460
- Roanoke$43,300
- Winchester$43,180
- Staunton$42,380
- Lynchburg$41,790
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 Charlottesville: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Charlottesville?
$21.41 an hour on average, and $19.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $36,206 a year ($3,017 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,520.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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