Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Phlebotomist jobs in San Diego, CA

1,300 phlebotomists employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $58,170/year median · 29% above the national median.

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The median phlebotomist salary in San Diego, CA is $58,170/year, with a typical range of $48,570 to $66,560 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Phlebotomist pay in San Diego, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $48,570 $58,170 $66,560
25th$48,570 Median$58,170 75th$66,560 vs US29% above the national median

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

What is a Phlebotomist salary in San Diego?

The median phlebotomist salary in San Diego, CA is $58,170/year, with a typical range of $48,570 to $66,560 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,300 phlebotomists employed in the San Diego metro area.

Phlebotomist pay bands in San Diego 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.

Mid Level Phlebotomist

Typical mid level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$49,444–$69,222
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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$48,571–$63,987
Common on
Lever

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$50,317–$63,987
Common on
Greenhouse

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$52,934–$67,128
Common on
Lever

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$50,317–$70,269
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 — San Diego Metro

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

  1. Entry Phlebotomist0–2 yrs$41,882
  2. Mid Phlebotomist2–5 yrs$55,261
  3. Senior Phlebotomist5–8 yrs$69,804
  4. Staff Phlebotomist8–12 yrs$84,346
  5. Lead Phlebotomist12+ yrs$98,889

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

Employers in the Phlebotomist hiring market in San Diego

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

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 San Diego post Phlebotomist jobs

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

Phlebotomist in San Diego, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Phlebotomist earn in San Diego, CA?
Median $58,170/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $48,570–$66,560. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Phlebotomist jobs are there in San Diego?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,300 Phlebotomist roles employed in the San Diego metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Diego 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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