Phlebotomists Salary in Washington

Phlebotomists in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $53,290 a year) and the least in Spokane ($46,310), across the 6 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the phlebotomists average at $51,490 and the median at $48,880 for 2,820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,520.

Phlebotomists average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$53,290
Bellingham$50,590
Olympia$48,910
Kennewick$47,680
Yakima$47,110
Spokane$46,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$53,290	$49,900	$46,760	$44,999	111
Bellingham	$50,590	$48,300	$47,630	$42,829	103
Olympia	$48,910	$47,280	$44,480	$41,479	104
Kennewick	$47,680	$47,640	$39,870	$40,491	100
Yakima	$47,110	$47,970	$41,050	$40,033	96
Spokane	$46,310	$45,880	$40,430	$39,390	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Phlebotomists salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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