Phlebotomy Statistics - Phlebotomy Near You

In 2019, there were roughly 132,000 people employed as phlebotomists in the United States.
This grew from 123,840 people in 2018, a growth rate of 6.35%.

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Diversity of phlebotomists

There are roughly 19,6000 male phlebotomists.
In contrast, there are 112,000 female phlebotomists.
With 85.2% of phlebotomists being female, this makes them the most common gender in the occupation.
46.7% of phlebotomists are White (non-Hispanic), making it the most common race or ethnicity in the occupation.
25.4% of phlebotomists are Black (non-Hispanic), representing the second most common race or ethnicity in the occupation.
7.16% of phlebotomists are Asian (non-Hispanic), making up the third most common race or ethnicity in the occupation.
The average age of a male phlebotomist is 41.7 years of age.
The average age of a female phlebotomist is 38.3 years of age.
The median age of all phlebotomists is 38.8 years of age.

The average phlebotomist in the United States makes around $36,000 a year.
With education and certifications, this can increase to $49,000 per year in most states.
However, starting salaries for a phlebotomist is closer to $29,000 per year.
Those who work in larger populations or in areas with a high elderly population can expect to earn a higher salary.
Working as part of a large hospital instead of a small clinic can also raise the average salary of a phlebotomist.

Job growth is estimated to be 17.3% from 2019 till 2029.
In comparison, national job growth is projected at 3.71% in the same period, making phlebotomy a promising career for the future.

Phlebotomists need above-average skills in troubleshooting, quality control analysis, and equipment selection to have a competitive advantage in the field.