Phlebotomists pay range in Yakima
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,310 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Yakima earn between $41,050 and $48,270.
- $38K10th
- $41K25th
- $48KMedian
- $48K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,110 | $3,926 | $22.65 |
| Median | $47,970 | $3,998 | $23.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,050 | $3,421 | $19.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,270 | $4,022 | $23.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Phlebotomists pay in Yakima vs. Washington and the U.S.
Phlebotomists in Yakima earn 9% less than the Washington average ($51,490) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($45,520). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $45,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | $47,110 | $47,970 | $37,850 | $59,310 | 110 |
| Washington | $51,490 | $48,880 | $39,410 | $64,080 | 2,820 |
| 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 Yakima
On the average salary of $47,110, a single filer in Yakima takes home about $40,033 a year, or $3,336 a month and $1,540 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Yakima a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Yakima area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $47,110 buys what about $49,307 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Yakima ($47,810). A typical home costs $355,256, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Washington cities
Yakima ranks 5th of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($53,290).
- Seattle$53,290
- Bellingham$50,590
- Olympia$48,910
- Kennewick$47,680
- Yakima$47,110
- Spokane$46,310
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 Yakima: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Yakima?
$22.65 an hour on average, and $23.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Yakima?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the phlebotomists take-home pay in Yakima?
About $40,033 a year ($3,336 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,110. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Yakima than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Yakima, WA (49420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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