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Phlebotomist Salary | How Much Money Does a Phlebotomist Make?

Phlebotomists can earn reasonable salaries for the training required. The duties of a phlebotomists includes drawing blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. They often explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions. This not a job you want if you have a fear of needles, or if blood makes you sick!

Phlebotomist Educational Requirements

Phlebotomists typically enter the occupation with a postsecondary, non-degree award from a phlebotomy program. Almost all employers look for phlebotomists who have earned professional certification. It typically takes 3-9 months to become a phlebotomist, depending on the program you enter and the requirements set forth by the state in which you live.

Phlebotomist Average Salary

Now let’s examine how much money a phlebotomist makes per hour and per year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statisits, in 2014, a phlebotomist working in the United States earned $15.33 per hour. The average salary for a phlebotomist was $31,890 per year.

This number can vary depending on your experience, the state or industry in which you work.

Industries with the Highest Level of Employment

The industries with the highest level of employment for phlebotomists were as follows:

  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (average salary of $31,180 per year)
  • Medical and Diagnostic Labratories (average salary of $32,660 per year)

Top Paying Industries for Phlebotomy

The top paying industries for phlebotomy in 2014 were as follows:

  • Insurance Carriers (average salary of $42,870)
  • Specialty Hospitals (average salary of $36,850)

Top and Lowest Paying States in 2014

  • The top paying states was Alaska ($38,540)
  • The lowest paying states was Arkansas ($25,350)

Phlebotomist Salary and Wage Income by State

Alabama Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 12.87 26760
Alaska Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 18.53 38540
Arizona Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.38 29910
Arkansas Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 12.19 25350
California Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 18.16 37770
Colorado Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 17.11 35580
Connecticut Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 17.59 36590
Delaware Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 17.60 36600
District of Columbia Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 18.18 37820
Florida Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.63 28350
Georgia Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.26 29660
Hawaii Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 16.71 34760
Idaho Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.31 29760
Illinois Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 16.27 33850
Indiana Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.90 28910
Iowa Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.50 28080
Kansas Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.25 29640
Kentucky Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.71 28520
Louisiana Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.69 28470
Maine Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.85 28800
Maryland Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 17.88 37190
Massachusetts Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 17.71 36830
Michigan Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.69 28470
Minnesota Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 16.76 34850
Mississippi Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 12.44 25880
Missouri Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.13 27310
Montana Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.48 30110
Nebraska Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.20 29540
Nevada Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 17.19 35760
New Hampshire Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 15.88 33040
New Jersey Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 16.68 34690
New Mexico Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.93 28970
New York Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 18.17 37790
North Carolina Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 13.63 28350
North Dakota Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.13 29390
Ohio Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.31 29760
Oklahoma Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.34 29840
Oregon Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 16.91 35170
Pennsylvania Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 15.00 31190
Puerto Rico Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 10.51 21860
Rhode Island Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 17.61 36630
South Carolina Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 12.69 26390
South Dakota Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 12.74 26500
Tennessee Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 12.69 26390
Texas Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.53 30230
Utah Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 12.66 26340
Vermont Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 15.01 31230
Virginia Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 15.28 31790
Washington Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 16.87 35090
West Virginia Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 12.69 26400
Wisconsin Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 15.72 32690
Wyoming Phlebotomist Salary and Hourly Wage 14.62 30410

References:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Phlebotomists, on the Internet at bls.gov.

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