How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Mississippi in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Mississippi earns about $17.45 per hour ($36,290 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that comes to roughly $3,024 a month and about $698 a week. Pay across the state clusters closely around this figure, with most workers landing within a narrow band of it. It offers a clear baseline for anyone comparing offers in the state.

Mississippi's typical pay runs 20% below the national figure of $45,230 a year, and the state ranks 50th out of 51 states and D.C. for Phlebotomist pay. About 1,200 Phlebotomists work in the state, a small workforce compared with the 143,540 employed nationwide. Lower pay here tracks Mississippi's lower cost of living relative to much of the country.

Entry-level positions in Mississippi typically offer around $13.33 an hour, or about $27,730 a year, for those just starting out. Some early positions pay closer to $14.88 an hour, or $30,940 a year, depending on the employer. Within a few years, pay tends to move toward the typical figure of $17.45 an hour. Setting and facility type play a role in how quickly that happens.

Experienced Phlebotomists in Mississippi often earn upwards of $18.66 an hour, or $38,820 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $23.07 an hour, or about $47,980 a year, well above the typical figure. That leaves a spread of $20,250 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years on the job, and city all factor into where someone lands in that range.

Mississippi Phlebotomist pay has risen steadily over the past decade. In 2015, the typical wage was $24,930 a year; by 2025 it reached $36,290, a gain of $11,360. That's a 46% increase over ten years, tracking upward each year with only one small dip along the way.

Nationally, Phlebotomist pay grew 43% over the same decade, so Mississippi's rise has kept slightly ahead of the country's overall pace. The gap between the two never closed entirely, since Mississippi started and stayed below the national figure throughout. For someone starting out now, that history shows steady upward movement in this field within the state. Past gains don't guarantee future increases, but the decade-long trend has been consistently positive.

Pay runs highest in Jackson, where Phlebotomists earn $38,280 a year, about 5% above the state figure. Hattiesburg follows closely at $37,750 a year, keeping the two top-paying areas close together. Both figures reflect the full metro area around each city, not just the city center. Together they set the upper end of what Phlebotomists can expect to earn in Mississippi.

Biloxi and Gulfport sit at the lower end, both at $34,260 a year, a $4,020 spread from Jackson at the top. Jackson also has the largest Phlebotomist workforce in the state, with 370 employed there. The gap between cities is modest and generally lines up with differences in local living costs. Someone weighing offers across Mississippi cities won't see dramatic swings in pay.

Mississippi's Phlebotomist pay trails most of its neighbors. Tennessee pays the most nearby at $38,550 a year, 6% higher than Mississippi, while Arkansas and Alabama each run about 3% higher, at $37,450 and $37,220. Louisiana is nearly even with Mississippi, at $36,120. Phlebotomy certification or registry credentials earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across the region.

Phlebotomists in Mississippi typically earn $36,290 a year, or $17.45 an hour, and that figure has climbed 46% over the past decade. Pay runs below the national figure but stays fairly consistent across the state's cities, with Jackson and Hattiesburg at the higher end. Anyone pursuing this path in Mississippi should check the state's licensing or registry requirements and review city-specific pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.