Phlebotomists in Ohio

Considering a career as a Phlebotomist in Ohio?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Phlebotomists in Ohio are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Phlebotomists in Ohio is growing faster than average.

• Phlebotomists in Ohio earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Phlebotomist Career?

• Health Professions
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
• Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

How Many Phlebotomists Work in Ohio?

There were approximately 5,660 workers employed as Phlebotomists in this state in 2018.

There were 5,270 Phlebotomists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 390 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,910 Phlebotomists working in it, which means Ohio has more Phlebotomists than average.

Job Projections for Ohio

Jobs for Phlebotomists in this state are growing at a rate of 20.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 24.5%.

Ohio Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 720 annual job openings, and 6,610 total jobs in 2026 for Phlebotomists in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 16,900 annual jobs and 152,800 total jobs in 2026.

What do Phlebotomists Make in Ohio?

In 2018 wages for Phlebotomists ranged from $25,690 to $45,140 with $33,870 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.35 to $21.7. The median hourly rate was $16.29.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $15.56 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.73.

The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Ohio Metros for Phlebotomists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Phlebotomists.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Cleveland-Elyria, OH	1,280	$35,720
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	1,140	$34,530
Dayton, OH	740	$34,360
Columbus, OH	640	$33,230
Toledo, OH	380	$32,370
Akron, OH	340	$36,050
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA	230	$32,290
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH	210	$29,350
Canton-Massillon, OH	160	$32,370
Lima, OH	80	$34,420
Wheeling, WV-OH	80	$28,630
Mansfield, OH	70	$33,400
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH	60	$29,800

Top States for Phlebotomists Employment

The table below shows the states where most Phlebotomists work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	12,190	$43,980
Texas	9,210	$32,280
Florida	8,250	$31,670
North Carolina	6,290	$31,700
New York	6,190	$39,930
Ohio	5,660	$33,870
Illinois	4,910	$35,400
New Jersey	4,890	$37,300
Pennsylvania	4,760	$33,890
Georgia	4,390	$31,640
Virginia	3,550	$35,240
Massachusetts	3,420	$38,880
Michigan	3,090	$31,920
Maryland	2,790	$39,040
Missouri	2,700	$30,460
Washington	2,470	$38,010
Louisiana	2,270	$29,220
Tennessee	2,240	$29,330
Indiana	2,240	$32,800
Kentucky	2,230	$30,170

Below are the states where Phlebotomists get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$43,980
District of Columbia	$41,300
New York	$39,930
Alaska	$39,570
Maryland	$39,040
Massachusetts	$38,880
Rhode Island	$38,580
Connecticut	$38,460
Oregon	$38,010
Washington	$38,010

Related Careers in Ohio

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Occupation	Ohio Employment Total
Medical Assistants	23,930
Dental Assistants	10,590
Healthcare Support Workers	4,170
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	2,900
Medical Equipment Preparers	1,850
Medical Transcriptionists	1,740
Pharmacy Aides	710

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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