Phlebotomists pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,170 or more. The middle half of phlebotomists in Ponce earn between $28,590 and $36,340.
- $24K10th
- $29K25th
- $30KMedian
- $36K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,160 | $2,597 | $14.98 |
| Median | $30,320 | $2,527 | $14.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,590 | $2,382 | $13.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,340 | $3,028 | $17.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Is Ponce a good place for phlebotomists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Phlebotomists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 1st of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for phlebotomists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,000).
- San Jose, CA$69,000
- Santa Cruz, CA$64,040
- Vallejo, CA$62,950
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,300
- San Francisco, CA$61,020
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Phlebotomists salary in Ponce: questions
How much do phlebotomists make an hour in Ponce?
$14.98 an hour on average, and $14.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level phlebotomists salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do phlebotomists earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($46,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9097; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.