Phlebotomist Salary in Texas
Phlebotomists in Texas earn a median of $40,450 a year, or $19.45 an hour. That ranks Texas #34 of 51 states and is $4,780 less than the national median.
- Median / year
- $40,450
- Median / hour
- $19.45
- Employed
- 12,820
- National rank
- #34of 51
Pay range in Texas
Phlebotomist pay by Texas metro area
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $46,480 | 3,840 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,570 | 920 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $45,540 | 2,620 |
| Waco, TX | $42,440 | 110 |
| Midland, TX | $41,890 | 40 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,440 | 70 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $38,810 | 1,210 |
| Longview, TX | $38,620 | 110 |
| San Angelo, TX | $38,590 | 50 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,480 | 110 |
| Tyler, TX | $38,150 | 200 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $37,930 | 150 |
| Lubbock, TX | $37,210 | 210 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $36,710 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,670 | 210 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $36,500 | 130 |
| Odessa, TX | $36,340 | 70 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $36,230 | 80 |
| Abilene, TX | $36,100 | 50 |
| Victoria, TX | $35,840 | 60 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,820 | 420 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $35,460 | 230 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $35,140 | 70 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $35,050 | 430 |
| Laredo, TX | $33,950 | 90 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $31,370 | 40 |
FAQ
How much does a phlebotomist make in Texas?
The median annual wage is $40,450 ($19.45 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $4,780 below the U.S. median of $45,230.
What do entry-level phlebotomists make in Texas?
The lowest-paid 10% of Texas phlebotomists earned $32,570 or less ($15.66/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.
Where do phlebotomists earn the most in Texas?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has the highest metro median at $46,480.
How many phlebotomists work in Texas?
About 12,820 phlebotomists were employed in Texas in May 2025.