Phlebotomists Salary
The median pay for a phlebotomists in Arecibo, PR is $29,430/year ($14.15/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $35K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $29,430 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $510/month, or 24.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $29K get you in Arecibo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Arecibo’s Regional Price Parity (100). 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 Arecibo
Pay for phlebotomists in Arecibo runs about 35% below the U.S. median of $45K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $510/month, 23.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Arecibo can be a reasonable trade-off for phlebotomistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for phlebotomists in metros near Arecibo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $30K | $30K |
| Ponce | $30K | $30K |
| Aguadilla | $26K | $26K |
| Mayaguez | $29K | $29K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arecibo, PR
Entry-level phlebotomists (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $35K or more, a $13K 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 Arecibo?
Yes — at the median salary of $29K, rent takes 23.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $510/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for phlebotomists in Arecibo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new phlebotomists typically earn — is $22K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,310/month. At HUD’s $510/month FMR, rent would take 39% 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 Arecibo?
Local pay runs 35% below the national median — $29K here vs. $45K nationally.
How does Arecibo compare to the national average for phlebotomists?
Arecibo pays $29K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s -35%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $29K — below the national median.
How much do phlebotomists make in Arecibo, PR?
The median is $29,430 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,840, and experienced phlebotomists can clear $34,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Arecibo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,140/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $510/month, which eats 23.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a phlebotomists salary go in Arecibo?
Arecibo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median phlebotomists salary is worth about $29,430 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.