How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Kansas in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Kansas earns about $18.80 per hour ($39,100 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $3,258 a month and $752 a week, both figures calculated from the annual figure. Kansas employs about 1,120 phlebotomy technicians, a workforce spread across hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs statewide. Pay for the role tends to track the cost of living in each community.

Kansas pay runs 14% below the national figure of $45,230 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That puts Kansas at 42nd among the 51 states and territories ranked for this occupation. Nationally, 143,540 people work as Phlebotomists, making the Kansas workforce of 1,120 a small share of that total. Lower pay in Kansas generally lines up with a lower cost of living compared with higher-paying states.

Entry-level positions in Kansas typically offer around $16.54 an hour, or about $34,410 a year, for Phlebotomists just starting out. Pay tends to rise as technicians gain experience and add certifications, moving toward the statewide typical pay of $18.80 an hour within a few years. New phlebotomy techs in hospital settings often see faster increases than those in smaller clinics. Most reach the typical figure within a few years of steady work.

Experienced Phlebotomists in Kansas often earn upwards of $22.37 an hour, or $46,540 a year, once they've built a solid track record. The top 10% of earners make over $24.21 an hour, or $50,350 a year, a level usually reached in specialized labs or larger hospital systems. The gap between entry-level and top pay runs $15,940 a year. Experience, work setting, and city all affect where techs land in that range.

Kansas Phlebotomist pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. In 2015, the typical wage was $28,310 a year; by 2025 it had reached $39,100, a gain of $10,790. That amounts to a 38% rise over ten years, with most of the increase coming in steady annual steps rather than one large jump. Pay dipped slightly in 2018 and 2019 before resuming its climb through 2025.

Nationally, Phlebotomist pay rose 43% over the same ten years, a slightly faster climb than Kansas saw. Kansas pay increased in eight of the last ten years on record, with two years of small dips along the way. For someone starting out now, the decade of data shows steady, if uneven, gains over time, though future pay is never guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in Topeka, where Phlebotomists earn a typical $46,370 a year ($22.29 an hour), about 19% above the statewide figure. These figures reflect pay across the full Topeka metro area, not just the city center. Lawrence follows closely, with a typical wage of $45,590 a year ($21.92 an hour), also well above the state figure. Both cities sit in the northeastern part of the state.

Manhattan pays the least among Kansas cities with available data, at $37,900 a year ($18.22 an hour), putting the spread between the highest-paying and lowest-paying cities at $8,470. Wichita has the largest Phlebotomist workforce in the state, with 230 workers earning a typical $38,350 a year ($18.44 an hour). These differences generally track each city's cost of living rather than anything else about the job itself.

Kansas pay lags most of its neighbors. Colorado pays the most nearby, with Phlebotomists there earning $47,180 a year, about 21% more than in Kansas. Missouri follows at $43,120 a year, roughly 10% higher. Nebraska and Oklahoma run closest to Kansas, at $39,540 and $39,030 a year. Phlebotomy licensing or certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state.

Phlebotomists in Kansas typically earn $39,100 a year, a figure that has climbed 38% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience, from entry-level wages near $34,410 to over $50,350 for the top 10% of earners. For details on state requirements, check the Kansas licensing or registry page; for local figures, see the city-specific pages for Topeka, Wichita, Lawrence, and Manhattan.