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BLS wage data · May 2025

Phlebotomist Salary in Louisiana

Phlebotomists in Louisiana earn a median of $36,120 a year, or $17.36 an hour. That ranks Louisiana #51 of 51 states and is $9,110 less than the national median.

Median / year
$36,120
Median / hour
$17.36
Employed
3,410
National rank
#51of 51

Pay range in Louisiana

10th percentile$29,770
25th percentile$30,900
Median percentile$36,120
75th percentile$44,130
90th percentile$47,120

Phlebotomist pay by Louisiana metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$40,300490
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA$39,960240
New Orleans-Metairie, LA$37,710730
Hammond, LA$36,97050
Baton Rouge, LA$36,120540
Monroe, LA$35,600210
Alexandria, LA$35,440120
Lake Charles, LA$35,210120
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA$34,700140
Lafayette, LA$34,460330

FAQ

How much does a phlebotomist make in Louisiana?

The median annual wage is $36,120 ($17.36 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $9,110 below the U.S. median of $45,230.

What do entry-level phlebotomists make in Louisiana?

The lowest-paid 10% of Louisiana phlebotomists earned $29,770 or less ($14.31/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do phlebotomists earn the most in Louisiana?

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA has the highest metro median at $40,300.

How many phlebotomists work in Louisiana?

About 3,410 phlebotomists were employed in Louisiana in May 2025.