How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make in Utah in 2026?

A typical Phlebotomist in Utah earns about $19.54 per hour ($40,630 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,386 a month and $781 a week, both calculated from the yearly figure. Pay varies by city, employer, and experience, but this is the starting point for understanding phlebotomy wages statewide.

That figure sits 10% below the national typical pay of $45,230 a year, which puts Utah in 33rd place among the 51 states and D.C. Around 1,680 phlebotomists work in Utah, a workforce large enough to give these figures a solid footing. Wages that trail the national number often reflect a lower cost of living in the state.

Entry-level positions in Utah typically offer around $17.21 to $17.83 an hour, or roughly $35,800 to $37,090 a year, for phlebotomists just starting out. Pay in this field tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $40,630 within the first few years on the job. Experience, additional certifications, and a busier draw schedule all play into that climb.

Experienced Phlebotomists in Utah often earn upwards of $21.57 an hour ($44,860 a year), and the top 10% make over $22.80 an hour, or $47,420 a year. The gap between entry-level and top annual pay comes to $11,620. That spread usually tracks years on the job, the type of facility, and which city someone works in, with hospital and lab settings in larger metro areas generally paying more than smaller clinics.

A decade ago, in 2015, phlebotomists in Utah typically made $26,250 a year. By 2025, that figure had climbed to $40,630, a gain of $14,380. That's a 55% rise over ten years, one of the larger jumps in state pay for this occupation.

Nationally, phlebotomist pay rose 43% over the same ten years, so Utah's increase outpaced the country as a whole. For someone starting out now, that trend shows pay in this field has moved up steadily in Utah, though nothing about future raises is guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in Logan, where phlebotomists typically earn $41,200 a year ($19.81 an hour), about 1% above the statewide figure. Salt Lake City and Murray follow closely, both at $40,980 a year, and St. George isn't far behind at $40,760. These figures reflect the full metro area around each city, not just the city limits.

At the other end, Provo pays the least, with phlebotomists typically earning $36,950 a year, a gap of $4,250 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas. Murray employs the most phlebotomists in the state, with 770 working there. The pay differences across Utah cities generally line up with each area's cost of living.

Compared with its neighbors, Utah pays less across the board. Colorado leads at $47,180 a year (16% higher), followed by Arizona at $46,260 (14%), Nevada at $45,760 (13%), and Idaho at $43,400 (7%). Only Wyoming pays less, at $38,180 a year, 6% below Utah. Phlebotomy certification and registry credentials can often transfer or be endorsed from one nearby state to another, which can make relocating for higher pay more workable.

Phlebotomists in Utah typically earn $40,630 a year ($19.54 an hour) as of May 2025, up 55% over the past decade. Pay is highest in Logan and lowest in Provo, with experience and facility type driving most of the difference in between. Readers weighing a move into this field should check Utah's phlebotomy certification and registry requirements, and look at city-level pages for pay specific to their area.