Phlebotomists Salary
The median pay for a phlebotomists in Alexandria, LA is $35,440/year ($17.04/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $44K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 85.69), which stretches that salary to about $41,358 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $994/month, about 41.1% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $35K get you in Alexandria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Alexandria’s Regional Price Parity (85.69). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Alexandria
Pay for phlebotomists in Alexandria runs about 22% below the U.S. median of $45K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $994/month, which is 40.5% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 85.69 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for phlebotomistss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for phlebotomists in metros near Alexandria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $38K | $41K |
| Baton Rouge | $36K | $40K |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $40K | $48K |
| Lafayette | $34K | $40K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Alexandria, LA
Entry-level phlebotomists (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $44K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Phlebotomists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Phlebotomists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $56K | +24% | 13,520 |
| District of Columbia | $52K | +15% | 180 |
| New York | $51K | +12% | 6,400 |
| Massachusetts | $50K | +11% | 2,580 |
| Oregon | $49K | +9% | 1,800 |
| Washington | $49K | +8% | 2,820 |
| New Hampshire | $49K | +8% | 630 |
| New Jersey | $49K | +8% | 5,230 |
| Delaware | $48K | +6% | 430 |
| Hawaii | $48K | +6% | 110 |
| North Dakota | $47K | +5% | 220 |
| Colorado | $47K | +4% | 2,420 |
| Wisconsin | $46K | +3% | 3,610 |
| Rhode Island | $46K | +3% | 970 |
| Virginia | $46K | +2% | 3,600 |
| Arizona | $46K | +2% | 3,430 |
| Illinois | $46K | +2% | 7,910 |
| Vermont | $46K | +2% | 200 |
| Minnesota | $46K | +2% | 2,090 |
| Alaska | $46K | +1% | 210 |
| Georgia | $46K | +1% | 5,280 |
| Connecticut | $46K | +1% | 1,630 |
| Nevada | $46K | +1% | 1,300 |
| Maine | $46K | +1% | 500 |
| Montana | $45K | +1% | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $44K | -3% | 5,510 |
| Maryland | $43K | -4% | 2,040 |
| Idaho | $43K | -4% | 1,010 |
| North Carolina | $43K | -4% | 5,410 |
| Missouri | $43K | -5% | 1,890 |
| New Mexico | $43K | -5% | 760 |
| Kentucky | $42K | -6% | 2,500 |
| Utah | $41K | -10% | 1,680 |
| Texas | $40K | -11% | 12,820 |
| Florida | $40K | -11% | 10,220 |
| Michigan | $40K | -12% | 3,540 |
| Ohio | $40K | -12% | 5,120 |
| South Dakota | $40K | -13% | 320 |
| Nebraska | $40K | -13% | 920 |
| Indiana | $39K | -13% | 2,410 |
| West Virginia | $39K | -13% | 1,530 |
| Kansas | $39K | -14% | 1,120 |
| Oklahoma | $39K | -14% | 1,670 |
| South Carolina | $39K | -14% | 2,760 |
| Tennessee | $39K | -15% | 3,520 |
| Iowa | $38K | -15% | 1,100 |
| Wyoming | $38K | -16% | 190 |
| Arkansas | $37K | -17% | 1,100 |
| Alabama | $37K | -18% | 2,350 |
| Mississippi | $36K | -20% | 1,200 |
| Louisiana | $36K | -20% | 3,410 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a phlebotomist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Alexandria?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $35K, rent takes 40.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $994/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for phlebotomists in Alexandria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new phlebotomists typically earn — is $29K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,756/month. At HUD’s $994/month FMR, rent would take 57% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is phlebotomist a high-paying job in Alexandria?
Local pay runs 22% below the national median — $35K here vs. $45K nationally. Cost of living is 14% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Alexandria compare to the national average for phlebotomists?
Alexandria pays $35K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s -22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 85.69), the purchasing-power equivalent is $41K — below the national median.
How much do phlebotomists make in Alexandria, LA?
The median is $35,440 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,270, and experienced phlebotomists can clear $44,310. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Alexandria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,457/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $994/month, which eats 40.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a phlebotomists salary go in Alexandria?
Alexandria has a Regional Price Parity of 85.69 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median phlebotomists salary is worth about $41,358 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do phlebotomists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.