Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Phlebotomist jobs in Bakersfield, CA

240 phlebotomists employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.69/hour ($47,200/year) median · 4% above the national median.

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The median phlebotomist salary in Bakersfield, CA is $22.69/hour ($47,200/year), with a typical range of $45,310 to $58,920 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Phlebotomist pay in Bakersfield, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Bakersfield metro. Half of Phlebotomists earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $45,310 $47,200 $58,920
25th$45,310 Median$47,200 75th$58,920 vs US4% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (SOC 31-9097, Phlebotomist). Full Phlebotomist salary guide →

What is a Phlebotomist salary in Bakersfield?

The median phlebotomist salary in Bakersfield, CA is $22.69/hour ($47,200/year), with a typical range of $45,310 to $58,920 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 240 phlebotomists employed in the Bakersfield metro area.

Phlebotomist pay bands in Bakersfield by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Phlebotomist

Typical entry level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$40,828–$51,920
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Phlebotomist

Typical mid level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$40,120–$59,566
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Phlebotomist

Typical lead band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$39,412–$58,716
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Phlebotomist

Typical entry level band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$40,828–$56,168
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Phlebotomist

Typical senior band in Bakersfield
Example (illustrative)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Typical pay range
$43,660–$57,867
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Phlebotomist Career Ladder — Bakersfield Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Bakersfield’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Phlebotomist0–2 yrs$33,984
  2. Mid Phlebotomist2–5 yrs$44,840
  3. Senior Phlebotomist5–8 yrs$56,640
  4. Staff Phlebotomist8–12 yrs$68,440
  5. Lead Phlebotomist12+ yrs$80,240

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-9097, Phlebotomist).

Employers in the Phlebotomist hiring market in Bakersfield

  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Bakersfield post Phlebotomist jobs

Employers in the Bakersfield metro typically post Phlebotomist roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Phlebotomist in Bakersfield, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Phlebotomist earn in Bakersfield, CA?
Median $22.69/hour ($47,200/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $45,310–$58,920. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Phlebotomist jobs are there in Bakersfield?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 240 Phlebotomist roles employed in the Bakersfield metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Bakersfield employers use for Phlebotomist?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
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