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BLS wage data · May 2025

Phlebotomist Salary in District of Columbia

Phlebotomists in District of Columbia earn a median of $51,980 a year, or $24.99 an hour. That ranks District of Columbia #2 of 51 states and is $6,750 more than the national median.

Median / year
$51,980
Median / hour
$24.99
Employed
180
National rank
#2of 51

Pay range in District of Columbia

10th percentile$46,010
25th percentile$46,290
Median percentile$51,980
75th percentile$56,500
90th percentile$57,250

Phlebotomist pay by District of Columbia metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$49,0301,900

FAQ

How much does a phlebotomist make in District of Columbia?

The median annual wage is $51,980 ($24.99 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $6,750 above the U.S. median of $45,230.

What do entry-level phlebotomists make in District of Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% of District of Columbia phlebotomists earned $46,010 or less ($22.12/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do phlebotomists earn the most in District of Columbia?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has the highest metro median at $49,030.

How many phlebotomists work in District of Columbia?

About 180 phlebotomists were employed in District of Columbia in May 2025.