How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Minnesota in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Minnesota earns about $22.12 per hour ($46,000 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $3,833 a month or $885 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Those numbers reflect typical pay across the state, from entry-level clinics to hospital lab settings. Hourly and salaried phlebotomy jobs both fall close to this range in Minnesota.

Minnesota pay runs about 2% above the national figure of $45,230, based on the same May 2025 data. That gap puts the state 18th among all 51 states and Washington, D.C., for phlebotomist pay. About 2,090 people work as phlebotomists across Minnesota, giving these figures a reliable base. Minnesota phlebotomists take home a bit more than the typical phlebotomist nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Minnesota typically offer around $18.63 an hour, or about $38,740 a year, for phlebotomists just starting out. Pay tends to rise from there as technicians gain certifications, add draw volume, and move into busier labs or hospital settings. Within a few years, many reach the state's typical pay of $22.12 an hour, or $46,000 a year. The climb from entry-level pay to the typical figure is steady rather than sudden.

Experienced Phlebotomists in Minnesota often earn upwards of $23.44 an hour, and the top 10% make over $28.33 an hour, or $58,920 a year. That puts the entry-to-top spread at $20,180 a year between the newest technicians and the most experienced ones. Setting matters: hospital labs, blood donation centers, and supervisory roles tend to pay more than small clinics. City and years on the job both factor into where a phlebotomist lands in that range.

Minnesota phlebotomist pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $34,040 in 2015 to $46,000 in 2025. That is a gain of $11,960, or 35%, over ten years. The rise was not perfectly even; pay dipped slightly in 2021 before climbing again through 2025. Even so, the overall decade trend points firmly upward.

Nationally, phlebotomist pay rose 43% over the same decade, a faster pace than Minnesota's 35% climb. That means Minnesota's rise, while real, has trailed the national pace even as the state's dollar figures moved higher each year. For someone starting out now, this history shows pay has moved up over time in Minnesota, though it makes no promises about future gains.

Pay runs highest in Rochester, where phlebotomists earn $47,400 a year, about 3% above the state figure of $46,000. Minneapolis and Onalaska follow closely, with phlebotomists there earning $46,460 and $46,080 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center. St. Cloud and Mankato sit a bit lower, at $44,290 and $44,210 a year.

Duluth pays the least among Minnesota's tracked cities, at $40,230 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $7,170. Minneapolis employs the most phlebotomists in the state, with 1,140 working there, giving it the largest local job base even though its pay sits a step behind Rochester's. Cities with higher pay also tend to carry a higher cost of living, so a bigger paycheck does not always stretch further.

Minnesota's phlebotomist pay sits in the middle of its neighbors. North Dakota pays a bit more, at $47,430 a year, about 3% above Minnesota, and Wisconsin runs close behind at $46,470, about 1% higher. South Dakota and Iowa both pay noticeably less, at $39,560 and $38,240 a year, roughly 14% and 17% below Minnesota's figure. Phlebotomy certification earned in one of these states can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring one, which makes it easier to compare offers across the region.

Minnesota phlebotomists typically earn $46,000 a year, a figure that has climbed 35% since 2015. Pay in the state runs slightly above the national figure and varies by city, from $47,400 in Rochester to $40,230 in Duluth. Anyone weighing a move or a new certification should check Minnesota's licensing or registry requirements directly, and look at city-level pages for local figures before deciding where to work.