Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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Phlebotomist are employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices.

Phlebotomists typically enter the occupation with a certificate from a secondary/postsecondary phlebotomy program, but some qualify with a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Employers may prefer to hire candidates who have earned professional certification.

The median annual wage for phlebotomists was $38,530 in May 2022.

Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 19,500 openings for phlebotomists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.