How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in New Jersey in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in New Jersey earns about $23.39 per hour ($48,650 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that comes out to roughly $4,054 a month or $936 a week. Those figures represent typical pay across the state, before accounting for city or experience differences.

New Jersey's typical pay runs 8% above the national figure of $45,230 a year for the same role, according to the same May 2025 data. That places New Jersey 8th among all 51 states for phlebotomist pay. The state employs about 5,230 phlebotomists, giving the figures above a solid base to work from.

Entry-level positions in New Jersey typically offer around $19.10 an hour, or about $39,730 a year, for phlebotomists just starting out. That's the pay typically seen among the newest workers in the field. Within a few years, pay commonly moves up toward the state's typical figure of $48,650 a year as workers gain experience and take on more responsibility.

Experienced Phlebotomists in New Jersey often earn upwards of $24.08 an hour, or about $50,080 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $58,520 a year. That leaves a spread of $18,790 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual phlebotomist lands within that range.

New Jersey phlebotomist pay rose from $35,440 in 2015 to $48,650 in 2025, a gain of $13,210 over the decade. That's a 37% rise in typical annual pay over ten years. The increase was fairly steady, with the biggest jumps coming in 2022 and 2023.

Nationally, typical phlebotomist pay rose 43% over the same decade, a faster rise than New Jersey's. Pay for phlebotomists in the state has moved up substantially over the past ten years, though New Jersey's gain trailed the national pace. For someone starting now, that history shows pay has climbed over time, though it makes no promises about future increases.

Pay runs highest in the Newark and Jersey City metro areas, where phlebotomists typically earn $49,980 a year ($24.03 an hour), about 3% above the statewide figure. Atlantic City and Hammonton follow closely at $48,020 a year. Camden rounds out the higher-paying metro areas at $47,370 a year.

The lowest pay in the state is in the Bethlehem and Easton metro area, where phlebotomists typically earn $44,460 a year, a spread of $5,520 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas covered here. Newark also has the largest phlebotomist workforce in the state, with about 7,390 workers. City figures cover each metro area as a whole, and higher pay in places like Newark often tracks a higher cost of living.

New Jersey's phlebotomist pay sits above Pennsylvania, where the typical wage of $43,910 a year runs about 10% lower. New York pays somewhat more, at $50,530 a year, about 4% above New Jersey's figure. Delaware sits close behind at $48,110 a year, about 1% lower than New Jersey. Phlebotomy certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, though requirements vary by employer.

Phlebotomists in New Jersey typically earn $48,650 a year ($23.39 an hour), a figure that has climbed 37% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience, with entry-level workers starting lower and experienced phlebotomists earning more. Readers considering the field can check New Jersey's licensing or certification registry for requirements, and city-level pages for local figures in places like Newark or Camden.