How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Maine in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Maine earns about $21.94 per hour, or $45,640 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $3,803 a month or $878 a week, calculated from the annual figure. These figures represent typical pay for the profession statewide, before accounting for experience or location within Maine.

Maine's typical pay sits about 1% above the national figure of $45,230 a year, according to the same data. That places Maine 24th among the 51 states ranked for phlebotomist wages. The state employs about 500 phlebotomists, a modest workforce compared with the national total of 143,540.

Entry-level positions in Maine typically offer around $18.18 an hour ($37,810 a year), according to the same wage data. Slightly more experienced newcomers can reach about $18.93 an hour, or $39,360 a year. Pay tends to move toward the typical $21.94-an-hour figure within a few years on the job.

Experienced Phlebotomists in Maine often earn upwards of $23.08 an hour, or about $48,010 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $50,740 a year ($24.40 an hour). That leaves a spread of $12,930 between entry-level and top pay, a gap that tends to reflect years on the job, work setting, and city.

Maine phlebotomist pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $29,820 in 2015 to $45,640 in 2025. That is a gain of $15,820, or 53%, over ten years. The rise has been fairly steady, with the sharpest jumps coming after 2020.

Nationally, phlebotomist pay rose 43% over the same decade, so Maine's 53% increase outpaced the national trend. Much of Maine's gain came in the last five years, with pay rising from $31,730 in 2020 to $45,640 in 2025. For someone starting in the field now, that history shows pay has moved up meaningfully in recent years, though nothing guarantees future increases at the same pace.

Pay runs highest in Portland, where phlebotomists earn $47,320 a year ($22.75 an hour), about 4% above the state figure. South Portland, part of the same metro area, matches that figure exactly. These figures reflect each city's full metro area rather than city limits alone.

Bangor pays the least among Maine's reported cities, at $45,340 a year ($21.80 an hour), putting the city spread at $1,980 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas. Portland also carries the largest phlebotomist workforce in the state, with about 170 workers. Pay differences like these often track each area's cost of living rather than demand for the work.

Maine's neighbor New Hampshire pays phlebotomists more, at $48,660 a year, about 7% above Maine's figure. That gap is the clearest cross-border difference for phlebotomists in the region, and it may reflect New Hampshire's higher cost of living in parts of the state. Phlebotomy certification earned in Maine can often be transferred or recognized in a nearby state, though requirements vary and should be confirmed directly with the receiving state's licensing body.

Phlebotomists in Maine typically earn $21.94 an hour, or $45,640 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025), up 53% over the past decade. Pay is highest in Portland and lowest in Bangor, with New Hampshire offering somewhat higher pay just across the border. Readers considering the field should check Maine's licensing or registry requirements and review city-specific pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.