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Phlebotomists

Median Salary
41,810
Job Outlook
+4%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

72%

Private not for profit

20%

State and local government

5%

Self-employed

2%

Federal Government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,600 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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$24,130

10%

$41,810

Median

$49,130

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    45%

  • High school

    31%

  • Some college

    13%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.