Potential Job Locations for a Phlebotomist by Hourly Wage

For people studying in one of the many phlebotomy schools across the nation, from Denver to New York, knowing the hot spots for phlebotomy jobs is essential.

As a whole, phlebotomists in the United States can expect to receive on average $12.83 per hour, according to salary comparison website Payscale.com. Annual salaries vary because of the differences in bonuses.

The phlebotomy field is expected to grow faster than average by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A majority of phlebotomists in the nation are women, according to Payscale.com. Sadly, not all enjoy medical benefits or dental plans, depending on the location.

New York State

New York has one of the highest hourly wages in the country averaging $17.32, according to Payscale.com. The hourly wage ranges from $12.31 to $22.32. An 81 percent of phlebotomists in New York have medical benefits and about half of them have dental plans.

If you are already in one of the phlebotomy schools near New York, weigh the cost of living against the hourly wage and consider finding a job nearby.

Denver

Phlebotomists in Denver can expect to earn $10.08 to $18.73, with an average of $14.62, according to Payscale.com. Annually, salaries range from $21,110 to $39,638.

In comparison to New York, only about 65 percent of phlebotomists in Denver enjoy medical benefits, and a little more than half of them have dental plans.

Houston

The average hourly wage in Houston is approximately $14.80, according to Payscale.com. It ranges from $10.97 to $18.41 per hour.

Unlike Denver, only a fourth of the phlebotomy professionals have no awarded benefits while a larger part have dental plans. Also, most phlebotomists in Houston report high levels of satisfaction, according to Payscale.com

Even if you are not in one of the phlebotomy schools near Houston, Texas, if job satisfaction is crucial, consider finding a phlebotomist job in the Houston area.

Esteban De Hoyos is a health writer. Information provided by Phlebotomy Training Specialists, a phlebotomy training school with locations in Denver, Colorado and elsewhere. He writes for Fusion 360, an advertising agency in Utah. Find him on Google+.