According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of clinical lab workers, including Phlebotomy Technicians, is expected to grow as the volume of laboratory tests increases with both population growth and the development of new types of tests.

This is particularly true of well trained Phlebotomy Technicians, because many employers have reported difficulties finding fully qualified applicants. While salaries vary depending on location and the place of employment, in 2003, the median salary for a phlebotomist was between $10.50 and $11.13 an hour.