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This career is projected to grow much faster than average.    This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Phlebotomists

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, or donations.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $20.04 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  22.2%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Feed patients.
  • Give medications or immunizations.
  • Maintain medical records.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
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Job Title Examples:

 Certified Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy Services Technician
Venipuncturist

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $20.04
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Phlebotomists *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $17.6 $19.37 $22.75
Minnesota
 $17.28 $20.04 $23.21
Central Minnesota
 $17.48 $18.17 $22.24
Northeast Minnesota
 $16.97 $18.03 $20.75
Northwest Minnesota
 $17.09 $17.28 $17.95
Southwest Minnesota
 $17.68 $18.07 $21.55
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $17.04 $21.7 $23.59

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1250 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Phlebotomists most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in high demand.

 

Future Demand   This career is projected to grow much faster than average.

This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.

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