How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Indiana in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Indiana earns about $18.87 per hour, or $39,250 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $3,271 a month and $755 a week. These numbers describe the person in the middle of the pay range, not the highest or lowest earner. They offer a starting point for comparing job offers or planning a budget in the state.

Indiana's typical pay sits 13% below the national figure of $45,230 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. Among all 51 states and D.C., Indiana ranks 41st for Phlebotomist pay. About 2,410 Phlebotomists work across the state, a workforce large enough to support pay comparisons across its cities. Lower pay in Indiana usually tracks a lower cost of living compared with states that pay more.

Entry-level positions in Indiana typically offer around $17.25 an hour, or about $35,870 a year, according to May 2025 wage data. Phlebotomists new to the field often start near this figure while completing certification requirements or gaining hands-on experience. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $18.87 an hour within the first few years on the job. Setting and shift schedule can also affect how quickly that happens.

Experienced Phlebotomists in Indiana often earn upwards of $21.94 an hour, or about $45,620 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $48,290 a year, roughly $23.22 an hour. That puts the spread between entry-level and top-tier pay at $12,420 a year. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where a given Phlebotomist lands within that range.

Indiana Phlebotomist pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. The typical annual figure rose from $29,130 in 2015 to $39,250 in 2025, a gain of $10,120. That amounts to a 35% increase over ten years, according to the same government wage data.

Nationally, Phlebotomist pay rose 43% over the same decade, a faster pace than Indiana's climb. Someone starting in the field today enters at a higher pay point than someone who started ten years ago, though future gains aren't guaranteed. The trend simply shows what has happened, not what will happen next.

Pay for Phlebotomists varies by city within Indiana. Elgin reports the highest figures in the state's data, at $47,190 a year ($22.69 an hour), about 20% above the statewide figure. Jefferson County follows at $44,830 a year, and Greenwood, Indianapolis, and Carmel each report $41,550 a year. These city figures cover each city's full metro area, not just its downtown core.

Muncie reports the lowest pay in the state's data, at $36,000 a year ($17.31 an hour), putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $11,190. Elgin also holds the largest Phlebotomist workforce among Indiana's listed cities, with 5,310 workers. Cities with lower pay typically carry a lower cost of living, which tends to offset some of the difference for people who live there.

Indiana's neighboring states mostly pay Phlebotomists more. Illinois reports the highest figure among neighbors, at $46,010 a year, about 17% above Indiana's figure. Kentucky follows at $42,480 a year, 8% higher, while Michigan ($39,860) and Ohio ($39,770) sit just 1-2% above Indiana's figure. Phlebotomy licensure or certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring one, easing a move across state lines.

Phlebotomists in Indiana typically earn $18.87 an hour, or about $39,250 a year, a figure that has risen 35% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and by experience level within the state. Readers weighing a move into the field can check Indiana's licensing or registry requirements for specifics, and consult city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.