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Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist · $45,230
Phlebotomists typically earn $45,230 a year, and about 143,540 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 6.8% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
MLT Career Path
Typical pay at each step, from federal wage data (May 2025): Phlebotomist $45,230, Medical Laboratory Technician $62,930.
Pay at each rung
BLS OES May 2025+$17,700
Typical annual pay · bar length is pay · click a rung
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Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician · $62,930
Medical Laboratory Technicians typically earn $62,930 a year, and about 332,940 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
What each step pays
Phlebotomist → Medical Laboratory Technician+$17,700$45,230 to $62,930 a year
BLS OES May 2025 · typical annual pay