Phlebotomists
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Median pay: $45,230/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +5.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 18,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
• Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
• Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
• Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
• Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
What's the median pay for Phlebotomists?
The median pay for Phlebotomists is $45,230 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Phlebotomists?
Employment for Phlebotomists is projected to change +5.6% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Phlebotomists?
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
How many job openings are there each year for Phlebotomists?
About 18,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.