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Job outlook for phlebotomy technicians in the United States
Phlebotomy technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected phlebotomy technician job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 13,900 new jobs for phlebotomy technicians are projected over the next decade.
Phlebotomy technician salaries have increased 7% for phlebotomy technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 138,298 phlebotomy technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 107,110 active phlebotomy technician job openings in the US.
The average phlebotomy technician salary is $34,725.
Are phlebotomy technician jobs in demand?
Phlebotomy technician job and salary trends over time
Phlebotomy technician jobs over time
Phlebotomy technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 138,298 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 134,430 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 134,663 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 131,664 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 129,255 | 0.04% |
Average phlebotomy technician salary over time
Phlebotomy technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,725 | $16.69 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $33,781 | $16.24 | --0.7% |
| 2023 | $34,025 | $16.36 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $33,180 | $15.95 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $32,541 | $15.64 | --0.1% |
Phlebotomy technician jobs by state
Most common states for phlebotomy technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 973 | 31% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 224 | 30% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,879 | 27% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 355 | 27% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,703 | 26% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 342 | 25% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,548 | 22% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 189 | 22% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 167 | 22% |
| 10 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 153 | 22% |
| 11 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 4,402 | 21% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,736 | 21% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,151 | 21% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,188 | 20% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,121 | 20% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,118 | 20% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 705 | 20% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 586 | 20% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 362 | 20% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 122 | 20% |
Most common cities for phlebotomy technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salisbury | 4 | 12% | $36,894 |
| 2 | Lancaster | 5 | 8% | $37,193 |
| 3 | Garden City | 2 | 7% | $39,919 |
| 4 | Holyoke | 2 | 5% | $40,655 |
| 5 | Pensacola | 2 | 4% | $29,203 |
| 6 | Springfield | 4 | 3% | $40,657 |
| 7 | Greeley | 3 | 3% | $34,444 |
| 8 | Fairbanks | 1 | 3% | $40,960 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 9 | 1% | $35,147 |
| 10 | Tucson | 5 | 1% | $34,808 |
| 11 | Kansas City | 2 | 1% | $31,471 |
| 12 | San Bernardino | 2 | 1% | $41,742 |
| 13 | Scottsdale | 2 | 1% | $35,062 |
| 14 | Charleston | 1 | 1% | $25,417 |
| 15 | Gary | 1 | 1% | $29,178 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $42,181 |
| 17 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $33,967 |
| 18 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $28,283 |
Phlebotomy Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of phlebotomy technician experts
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Siena College
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Palm Beach State College
The University of New Hampshire's Central Science
Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville
Department of Biological Sciences
What soft skills should all Phlebotomy Technicians possess?
Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera: Planification.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Phlebotomy Technicians?
Dr. Luis Rogelio Cruz-Vera: Pipetting, quantitative analysis, computer writing.
Robyn Tarpley
Director of Health and Medical SciencesPennsylvania Institute of Technology
Health and Medical Sciences Department
What skills stand out on Phlebotomy Technician resumes?
Robyn Tarpley: NHA certification, Phlebotomy certification.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Phlebotomy Technicians?
Robyn Tarpley: The ability to be 9 knowing all aspects of working in a Dr's office from meeting and greeting, collecting patient history, drawing labs, ECG) essentially being well rounded.
What skills will help Phlebotomy Technicians earn the most?
Robyn Tarpley: NHA cert- being assertive and professional.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Phlebotomy Technicians?
Lucas Tucker Ph.D.: The coronavirus pandemic will almost certainly have some impact on student learning. Much of this gap will be closed in the first few years of employment if students work in fields directly using skills learned in the classes affected directly by the pandemic. This will affect skills, especially lab skills, from schools who stayed virtual. This is why we pushed for in-person lab experiences. Schools will work to close these gaps with students who are in the earlier parts of their education.
Dr. Rainer Glaser
Professor and ChairMissouri University of Science and Technology
Chemistry Department
What skills stand out on Phlebotomy Technician resumes?
Dr. Rainer Glaser: Chemistry competence is key, of course. As a close second, chemists need to demonstrate effective team player competence. Communication skills are essential, in conversation and in writing. Effective collaboration requires highly developed skills to work with team members, peers, and leadership.
What type of skills will young Phlebotomy Technicians need?
Dr. Alexandra Gorgevska Ph.D.: Graduates [of all ages] will continue to need hands-on skills, the ability to work both in the group and individual settings, and, most importantly, be curious and teachable. Soft skills have taken on greater importance over the years, so we provide ongoing events for outreach, scientific communication, interview preparation, etc., to help provide students with ways to improve and grow their soft skills.
We are seeing scientific communications transitioning from in-person to remote settings, and our students are excelling at rising to the challenges. South Florida has a diverse life science career field, and our students continue to be well prepared to enter the job market and succeed in their career paths.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Phlebotomy Technicians?
Glen P. Miller: Yes, there will be many enduring impacts. Office spaces and buildings will be devalued somewhat, while remote work and virtual meetings have become and will remain important. In chemistry and tangential fields, there will always be a need for in-person work in specialized laboratories, but the manner in which we communicate results internally and externally has changed. There will be less emphasis on in-person communication and a greater emphasis on remote and electronic communication, including email and video reports/presentations. Business travel will drop while skills that enable effective electronic communication will play an even larger role than they already do. Writing skills, including but not limited to technical writing, will become an increasingly valued characteristic of top employees. An ability to speak in a clear, articulate manner will also be prized. None of this, however, supersedes the need for graduates with a robust background in chemistry and a strong work ethic to match.
How do you envision technology impacting Phlebotomy Technicians in the next 5 years?
Glen P. Miller: The chemistry field is constantly impacted by advancements in scientific instrumentation, hardware, and software, especially those that cut across adjacent fields like biology and materials science. Job seekers should be well-grounded in current technologies while aware of recent developments and trends.