Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Phlebotomist jobs in Houston, TX

2,620 phlebotomists employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.89/hour ($45,540/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median phlebotomist salary in Houston, TX is $21.89/hour ($45,540/year), with a typical range of $37,330 to $48,040 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Phlebotomist pay in Houston, TX

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,330 $45,540 $48,040
25th$37,330 Median$45,540 75th$48,040 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (SOC 31-9097, Phlebotomist). Full Phlebotomist salary guide →

What is a Phlebotomist salary in Houston?

The median phlebotomist salary in Houston, TX is $21.89/hour ($45,540/year), with a typical range of $37,330 to $48,040 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,620 phlebotomists employed in the Houston metro area.

Phlebotomist pay bands in Houston 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.

Lead Phlebotomist

Typical lead band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$42,124–$53,372
Common on
Lever

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

Staff Phlebotomist

Typical staff band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$40,758–$50,913
Common on
iCIMS

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 Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$39,392–$50,913
Common on
Lever

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 Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$41,441–$56,651
Common on
Workday

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

Staff Phlebotomist

Typical staff band in Houston
Example (illustrative)
Location
Houston, TX
Typical pay range
$40,075–$54,192
Common on
Lever

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

Phlebotomist Career Ladder — Houston Metro

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

  1. Entry Phlebotomist0–2 yrs$32,788
  2. Mid Phlebotomist2–5 yrs$43,263
  3. Senior Phlebotomist5–8 yrs$54,648
  4. Staff Phlebotomist8–12 yrs$66,033
  5. Lead Phlebotomist12+ yrs$77,418

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

Employers in the Phlebotomist hiring market in Houston

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

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 Houston post Phlebotomist jobs

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

Phlebotomist in Houston, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Phlebotomist earn in Houston, TX?
Median $21.89/hour ($45,540/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,330–$48,040. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Phlebotomist jobs are there in Houston?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,620 Phlebotomist roles employed in the Houston metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Houston 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.
Does Jobeezy apply to Phlebotomist jobs for me?
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