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31-9097 Phlebotomists



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

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 14027$19.15/hr$16.13/hr$18.31/hr$18.47/hr$19.43/hr$22.11/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services210$17.96/hr
Education and Health Services1,150$21.31/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State 20$19.15/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30$18.48/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 30$20.57/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 50$18.43/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 60$20.14/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 70$21.70/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 80$19.62/hr8.8%
Central Minnesota 90$19.27/hr14.8%
Northwest Balance of State 100$18.50/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 120$18.53/hr9.4%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 120$18.48/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 140$18.47/hr5.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 140$18.71/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 810$22.52/hr9.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 840$22.52/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,360$20.86/hr10.0%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Medical Assistants 11,840$24.23/hr13.1%
Dental Hygienists 4,990$46.13/hr6.6%
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 4,120$38.73/hr5.4%


  • Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
  • Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
  • Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.
  • Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
  • Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
  • Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
  • Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.
  • Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.