How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Delaware in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Delaware earns about $23.13 per hour ($48,110 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $4,009 a month or $925 a week. Those figures represent typical pay across the state's phlebotomy workforce.

Delaware's typical phlebotomy pay runs about 6% above the national figure of $45,230 a year, and the state ranks 9th out of 51 states for phlebotomy pay. About 430 Phlebotomists work across Delaware, compared with 143,540 nationwide. Even with a modest workforce, typical pay in the state holds above the national figure.

Entry-level Phlebotomist positions in Delaware typically offer around $18.61 an hour ($38,720 a year), reflecting pay for those just starting in the field. Many technicians see pay move toward the state's typical figure of $23.13 an hour within a few years on the job. Certification, added lab experience, and steady scheduling all tend to move pay upward over that time.

Experienced Phlebotomists in Delaware often earn upwards of $24.58 to $28.14 an hour ($51,120 to $58,520 a year), with the top 10% of earners clearing that upper figure. The gap between entry-level and top pay comes to $19,800 a year. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual technician lands within that range.

Delaware's typical phlebotomy pay has climbed from $35,400 in 2015 to $48,110 in 2025, a gain of $12,710. That's a 36% rise over the decade, with most of the growth landing in 2022 and 2023 as pay jumped from $38,200 to $47,980 in two years. Pay dipped slightly in 2024 before climbing back to its 2025 figure.

Nationally, phlebotomy pay rose 43% over the same decade, a faster pace than Delaware's climb. Pay for the role has moved up steadily in both cases, though Delaware's gain trailed the national pace by seven points. For someone starting out now, that history shows pay has trended upward over time, without any guarantee of future gains.

Delaware has only one metro area with tracked phlebotomy pay data: Wilmington. Pay there runs about $47,370 a year ($22.78 an hour), close to the statewide figure of $48,110 and about 2% below it. With just one city reported, phlebotomy pay across Delaware looks fairly uniform rather than split between higher- and lower-paying markets.

Because Wilmington is the only city on record, it's also the state's largest phlebotomy workforce, with about 2,880 workers in the metro area. There's no meaningful city-to-city spread to report in Delaware, unlike larger states where pay swings widely between metro areas. These figures cover the full Wilmington metro area, and cost of living factors into why pay lands where it does across any region.

Delaware's typical phlebotomy pay compares closely with its neighbors. New Jersey pays slightly more, at $48,650 a year, about 1% above Delaware's figure. Pennsylvania and Maryland both pay less, at $43,910 and $43,480 a year, roughly 9% and 10% below Delaware. A Phlebotomist certification earned in Delaware can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, making it easier to compare offers across the region before relocating.

Delaware's typical phlebotomy pay stands at $48,110 a year ($23.13 an hour) as of May 2025, up 36% over the past decade. Readers weighing this career in Delaware should check the state's phlebotomy certification or registry requirements before applying, since licensing rules vary by employer and setting. City-level pages for Wilmington and nearby metro areas offer a closer look at local pay figures.