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Phlebotomists — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

+5.6%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

18,400

projected per year

Outlook Rating

As fast as average

What This Means

Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow +5.6% from 2024 to 2034. This is about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 18,400 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $43,660 as of the latest data. About 138,880 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

Some College