Phlebotomists

Health Science In demand
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

What a phlebotomist does

Become a phlebotomist

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good phlebotomist

  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Talking to others.
  • Looking for ways to help people.
  • Understanding people's reactions.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $23 per hour with an average salary of $47,100 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $19 and $24 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $40,000 and $50,000 per year.

Phlebotomist job outlook

  • There are 2,216 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 416 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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