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Phlebotomists is a notable career in the 31 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Phlebotomists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 31-9097 |
| title | Phlebotomists |
| onet code | 31-9097.00 |
| description | Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 31 |
| tot emp | 138,880 |
| a mean | 44,390 |
| a median | 43,660 |
| a pct10 | 34,860 |
| a pct25 | 37,540 |
| a pct75 | 48,170 |
| a pct90 | 57,750 |
| h mean | 21 |
| h median | 20 |
The day-to-day work of a phlebotomists typically centers on dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.26 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working phlebotomists, the most common entry qualification is a Post (45.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 5% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $55,460 and lowest in Mississippi at $34,900 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, Rhode Island) average $49,632. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $55,460 | $55,360 | $42,520 | $70,350 | 13,150 |
| New York | $49,080 | $50,860 | $38,480 | $61,930 | 5,190 |
| Massachusetts | $48,270 | $50,660 | $40,190 | $60,380 | 2,790 |
| Washington | $47,700 | $50,910 | $39,480 | $62,580 | 2,380 |
| Rhode Island | $47,650 | $48,820 | $39,600 | $56,290 | 730 |
| Oregon | $47,510 | $48,620 | $38,900 | $60,870 | 1,950 |
| District of Columbia | $47,110 | $49,410 | $39,770 | $55,740 | 140 |
| Maryland | $47,100 | $49,590 | $38,530 | $58,740 | 2,030 |
| Colorado | $47,020 | $48,180 | $39,740 | $59,320 | 2,230 |
| New Jersey | $46,840 | $47,400 | $37,710 | $56,450 | 4,160 |
| North Dakota | $46,720 | $48,330 | $37,020 | $57,420 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $46,460 | $46,130 | $38,320 | $56,220 | 650 |
| Delaware | $46,340 | $46,170 | $37,300 | $56,850 | 430 |
| Connecticut | $46,260 | $47,120 | $37,400 | $58,200 | 1,780 |
| Alaska | $46,110 | $49,720 | $41,980 | $60,100 | 150 |
| Montana | $46,040 | $45,370 | $36,190 | $54,740 | 520 |
| Virginia | $45,720 | $44,840 | $37,070 | $53,810 | 3,300 |
| Illinois | $45,620 | $45,090 | $36,590 | $51,360 | 7,640 |
| Hawaii | $45,510 | $48,210 | $40,820 | $59,160 | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $45,230 | $44,210 | $36,900 | $50,410 | 3,820 |
| Minnesota | $44,880 | $45,810 | $38,450 | $56,480 | 2,490 |
| Georgia | $43,340 | $43,700 | $34,610 | $52,510 | 5,470 |
| Arizona | $42,830 | $45,930 | $37,480 | $57,540 | 3,660 |
| Maine | $40,940 | $41,100 | $32,830 | $48,760 | 690 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,140 | $42,390 | $35,710 | $52,080 | 5,140 |
| Nevada | $40,050 | $44,390 | $36,920 | $55,590 | 1,120 |
| Missouri | $39,770 | $41,330 | $31,920 | $49,390 | 1,840 |
| Texas | $39,770 | $42,290 | $32,500 | $54,770 | 13,410 |
| Michigan | $39,760 | $42,350 | $36,240 | $49,190 | 3,070 |
| Idaho | $39,720 | $42,750 | $33,930 | $48,800 | 490 |
| Vermont | $39,530 | $42,420 | $37,450 | $48,310 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $39,410 | $41,240 | $34,300 | $48,480 | 5,120 |
| Ohio | $38,830 | $41,250 | $35,480 | $47,510 | 4,640 |
| West Virginia | $38,830 | $38,980 | $31,480 | $46,220 | 1,260 |
| Utah | $38,730 | $39,470 | $34,960 | $46,680 | 1,410 |
| Florida | $38,570 | $40,570 | $35,280 | $47,160 | 9,760 |
| South Carolina | $38,490 | $40,190 | $34,250 | $46,270 | 2,880 |
| New Mexico | $38,480 | $40,610 | $31,220 | $49,940 | 680 |
| Tennessee | $38,440 | $39,520 | $30,050 | $48,940 | 3,000 |
| Kansas | $38,330 | $40,800 | $31,710 | $49,330 | 1,220 |
| Indiana | $38,200 | $39,370 | $33,910 | $45,770 | 2,390 |
| Iowa | $38,040 | $40,060 | $34,370 | $48,860 | 1,210 |
| Kentucky | $38,000 | $39,880 | $30,520 | $47,690 | 2,490 |
| Oklahoma | $37,920 | $41,040 | $31,890 | $57,420 | 2,050 |
| South Dakota | $37,860 | $38,390 | $30,210 | $44,560 | 380 |
| Wyoming | $37,390 | $40,960 | $24,300 | $62,830 | 210 |
| Arkansas | $36,870 | $36,850 | $30,310 | $43,580 | 1,120 |
| Nebraska | $36,750 | $39,270 | $34,080 | $48,710 | 860 |
| Alabama | $35,970 | $35,760 | $29,660 | $42,440 | 2,510 |
| Louisiana | $35,650 | $36,360 | $29,720 | $45,310 | 2,940 |
| Mississippi | $34,900 | $36,240 | $26,900 | $47,930 | 1,410 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for phlebotomists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Certified Phlebotomist or Certified Phlebotomy Technician frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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