How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Nebraska in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Nebraska earns about $19.01 per hour ($39,540 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that comes to roughly $3,295 a month or $760 a week for full-time work. These figures reflect pay across the state's phlebotomy workforce, from hospital labs to outpatient clinics.

That is about 13% below the national typical pay of $45,230 for Phlebotomists, placing Nebraska 39th among the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Around 920 Phlebotomists work across Nebraska, a modest workforce spread among hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs statewide. Lower pay in Nebraska generally tracks a lower cost of living compared with higher-cost states elsewhere in the country.

Entry-level positions in Nebraska typically offer around $17.14 per hour, or about $35,660 a year, for Phlebotomists who are new to the field or working in lower-volume settings. Pay tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $39,540 within the first few years on the job, as newcomers gain speed, certifications, and familiarity with different draw techniques and patient populations.

Experienced Phlebotomists in Nebraska often earn upwards of $21.79 to $23.51 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $48,900 a year. That leaves a spread of $13,240 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting matters here: hospital labs, reference laboratories, and larger cities like Omaha tend to pay more than small clinics in rural counties.

Nebraska Phlebotomist pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, rising from $28,770 in 2015 to $39,540 in 2025. That is a gain of $10,770, or a 37% increase, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). The rise was not perfectly even, with a dip in 2021 before pay resumed climbing through 2022, 2023, and beyond.

Nationally, Phlebotomist pay rose 43% over the same decade, a somewhat faster pace than Nebraska's climb. For someone starting out in Nebraska today, this history shows pay has moved up over time, though nothing about future increases is guaranteed. The trend reflects what has happened in the state, not a forecast of what comes next.

Omaha pays Phlebotomists the most among Nebraska's tracked metro areas, with a typical wage of $39,540 a year, matching the statewide figure exactly. Lincoln follows closely at $39,090 a year, just slightly below Omaha. These figures cover each city's full metro area rather than the city limits alone, so surrounding suburbs are included in each number.

Grand Island sits at the lower end among Nebraska's tracked cities, with a typical wage of $37,810 a year, a spread of $1,730 below Omaha. Omaha also has the largest Phlebotomist workforce in the state, with about 490 workers, compared with 240 in Lincoln and 40 in Grand Island. Pay differences across these cities are modest and often track local living costs.

Nebraska's neighbors show a mixed picture. Colorado pays notably more, at $47,180 a year, about 19% above Nebraska. Missouri also runs higher, at $43,120, or 9% above. South Dakota is nearly even at $39,560, and Kansas is close behind at $39,100, about 1% below. Iowa and Wyoming trail slightly, at $38,240 and $38,180, each about 3% below Nebraska. Certification earned in one state can often be recognized or transferred when moving to a nearby one.

Phlebotomists in Nebraska typically earn $39,540 a year, a figure that has climbed 37% over the past decade after starting at $28,770 in 2015. Pay varies modestly by city and experience level within the state. Readers weighing a move into the field, or a move to Nebraska, should check the state's licensing or registry requirements and review city-level pages for local pay figures before making a decision.