How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Rhode Island in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Rhode Island earns about $22.30 per hour, or roughly $46,380 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to about $3,865 a month. On a weekly basis, pay comes to around $892, calculated from the annual figure. These figures describe typical, full-time pay for the role across the state.

That figure sits about 3% above the national typical pay of $45,230 a year ($21.75 an hour), and it places Rhode Island 14th among the 51 states and the District of Columbia for phlebotomist pay. Around 970 phlebotomists work in the state. That's a modest workforce compared with the 143,540 counted nationwide, though the number is enough to support hospitals, clinics, and labs across Rhode Island.

Entry-level positions in Rhode Island typically offer around $17.71 an hour, or about $36,830 a year, for phlebotomists just starting out. Pay does not stay there for long. As technicians gain phlebotomy certifications and build speed and accuracy, wages tend to move upward. Within a few years, many reach the state's typical pay of $22.30 an hour.

Experienced phlebotomists in Rhode Island often earn upwards of $24.47 to $28.02 an hour. The top 10% of earners make over $58,290 a year. That's a spread of $21,460 between entry-level and top pay in the state. The gap typically reflects years on the job, additional certifications, and whether the role is based in a hospital, a lab, or an outpatient clinic.

Rhode Island phlebotomist pay has risen from $36,730 in 2015 to $46,380 in 2025, a gain of $9,650. That's a 26% increase over the decade. Pay didn't move in a straight line, though. It jumped sharply in 2021 before settling into a narrower range in recent years.

Nationally, phlebotomist pay rose 43% over the same decade, faster than Rhode Island's climb. Someone starting the field in Rhode Island today enters at a higher wage than someone who started a decade ago. Pay has moved up steadily even if the state's growth has trailed the national pace. That trend describes what has already happened, not a promise of future increases.

Pay for phlebotomists doesn't vary much by location within Rhode Island. Providence, the city with the largest phlebotomist workforce in the state at 1,180 workers, reports pay of $46,430 a year ($22.32 an hour). These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city limits. That level is essentially in line with the statewide typical pay of $46,380 a year.

Warwick, part of the same Providence-Warwick metro labor market, reports the identical figure of $46,430 a year, so the spread between the state's highest- and lowest-paying cities is effectively $0. Rhode Island's small size means most phlebotomists draw from a single cost-of-living zone. That's different from larger states, where pay can vary widely between high-cost cities and rural areas. The lack of citywide variation here simply reflects the state's compact geography.

Rhode Island phlebotomists earn less than their counterparts in Massachusetts, where typical pay reaches $50,170 a year, about 8% higher. Connecticut pays slightly less than Rhode Island, at $45,820 a year, about 1% below the state figure. Phlebotomy certification requirements are broadly similar across New England, and a credential earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring one. That can make it easier to compare job offers across the Rhode Island border.

Phlebotomists in Rhode Island typically earn $46,380 a year ($22.30 an hour), a figure that has climbed 26% over the past decade. For specific licensing or registry requirements, check Rhode Island's phlebotomy certification guidelines before applying. For a closer look at local pay, the Providence and Warwick city pages break down figures by metro area. Together, these numbers offer a starting point for evaluating a job offer or planning a move into the field.