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Job outlook for clinical phlebotomists in the United States
Clinical phlebotomist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected clinical phlebotomist job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 13,900 new jobs for clinical phlebotomists are projected over the next decade.
Clinical phlebotomist salaries have increased 11% for clinical phlebotomists in the last 5 years.
There are over 128,557 clinical phlebotomists currently employed in the United States.
There are 63,582 active clinical phlebotomist job openings in the US.
The average clinical phlebotomist salary is $32,343.
Are clinical phlebotomist jobs in demand?
Clinical phlebotomist job and salary trends over time
Clinical phlebotomist jobs over time
Clinical phlebotomist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 128,557 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 124,406 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 124,648 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 121,789 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 119,322 | 0.04% |
Average clinical phlebotomist salary over time
Clinical phlebotomist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,343 | $15.55 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $31,622 | $15.20 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $30,705 | $14.76 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $29,983 | $14.42 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $29,128 | $14.00 | +3.4% |
Clinical phlebotomist jobs by state
Most common states for clinical phlebotomists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 192 | 28% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 164 | 22% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 200 | 19% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 129 | 17% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 200 | 15% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,017 | 14% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 142 | 14% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 126 | 14% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 885 | 13% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 705 | 13% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 467 | 13% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,055 | 12% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 698 | 12% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 506 | 12% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 337 | 12% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 73 | 12% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,407 | 11% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 742 | 11% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 598 | 11% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 202 | 11% |
Most common cities for clinical phlebotomists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herndon | 1 | 4% | $30,513 |
| 2 | Middletown | 1 | 4% | $39,348 |
| 3 | Florence | 1 | 3% | $27,486 |
| 4 | Ithaca | 1 | 3% | $39,623 |
| 5 | Dayton | 1 | 1% | $31,238 |
| 6 | Olathe | 1 | 1% | $28,083 |
| 7 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $47,885 |
| 8 | New York | 1 | 0% | $39,000 |
Clinical Phlebotomist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of clinical phlebotomist experts
Pennsylvania State University - Hazleton
What general advice would you give to a Clinical Phlebotomist?
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: To maximize salary for a medical assistant obtaining certification from one of the credentialing organizations such as American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) can make a new hire more competitive. Continuing educations along with developing any specialized skills such as phlebotomy. Demonstrating professionalism initiative and reliability, along with gaining a strong reference from previous employers.
Jamie Myers
Education Program Associate, Allied Health CoordinatorPennsylvania State University - Hazleton
Continuing Education Department
What skills will help Clinical Phlebotomists earn the most?
Jamie Myers: Bilingual, Phlebotomy, and Computer.