Phlebotomists
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Lower estimated automation risk
Why it fits
Plausible clinical advancement using patient care, procedures, medication awareness, and documentation with licensure.
Why it fits
Direct clinic move using blood draws, patient preparation, vital signs, records, infection control, and physician support.
Why it fits
Weaker but realistic for phlebotomists who add laboratory education in specimen analysis and quality systems.
Why it fits
Fits workers comfortable with patients, care teams, safety observation, records, and routine clinical support.
Why it fits
Uses patient contact, bedside manner, infection control, basic observations, documentation, and clinical teamwork.
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions
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Risk & user votes
Calculated automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): This occupation has a lower risk of full replacement by AI, software, or robotic systems. Some tasks may be automated or assisted, but the role usually still relies on human judgement, communication, responsibility, physical adaptability, or practical decision-making.
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Human strengths important in this job
These are human abilities and work contexts that are important in this occupation. They may help explain why parts of the role are harder to replace end-to-end, but they are not the only inputs into the automation score.
Assisting and caring for others
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Working directly with the public
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Decision-making and problem solving
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Social perceptiveness
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Coaching and developing others
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Coordinating others’ work
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Developing objectives and strategies
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Active learning
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What users think
Based on 38 votes
Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 39% chance of automation.
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What is the likelihood that Phlebotomists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
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Pay & outlook
Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Phlebotomists was $43,660 ($21 per hour).
The median annual wage for Phlebotomists was 11.8% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Wages over time
Growth
The number of 'Phlebotomists' job openings is expected to rise 5.6% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 138,880 people employed as 'Phlebotomists' within the United States.
This represents around 0.09% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Phlebotomists'.
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Job description
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
O*NET-SOC code: 31-9097.00
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