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Phlebotomists in Washington
Is Washington a good place for you to work as a Phlebotomist?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Phlebotomists in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Phlebotomists in Washington is growing faster than average.
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Phlebotomists in Washington earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Phlebotomists Work in Washington?
In Washington, there were 2,470 people working as Phlebotomists in the year 2018.
There were 2,790 Phlebotomists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 320 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,910 Phlebotomists working in it, which means Washington has more Phlebotomists than average.
Job Projections for Washington
Jobs for Phlebotomists in this state are growing at a rate of 25.2% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 24.5%.
Washington Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 390 annual Phlebotomists job openings in Washington, and 3,530 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 16,900 annual jobs and 152,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Phlebotomists Make in Washington?
In 2018 wages for Phlebotomists ranged from $29,650 to $51,020 with $38,010 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.25 to $24.53. The median hourly rate was $18.27.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $17.82 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.45.
The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Washington Metros for Phlebotomists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Phlebotomists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 1,290 | $38,490 |
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 1,130 | $39,410 |
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 310 | $37,420 |
Bellingham, WA | 160 | $37,830 |
Kennewick-Richland, WA | 160 | $35,360 |
Yakima, WA | 100 | $34,940 |
Top States for Phlebotomists Employment
View the list below to see where most Phlebotomists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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 Washington
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Washington Employment Total |
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Medical Assistants | 14,450 |
Dental Assistants | 10,510 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 3,650 |
Healthcare Support Workers | 2,360 |
Medical Equipment Preparers | 1,460 |
Medical Transcriptionists | 1,190 |
Pharmacy Aides | 1,100 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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