What Is the Salary for Phlebotomists in Georgia?
- Salaries for phlebotomists in Georgia vary by city. Phlebotomists in Athens earn a median annual salary of $26,342 as of March 2011, according to Salary.com. Those in Albany are making $26,688 per year, in Rome $26,852, in Columbus $27,072, in Savannah $27,425, in Macon $27,704 and in Atlanta $29,437. The Atlanta figure is closest to the nationwide median salary for phlebotomists of $29,407 per year.
- Nationally, only the bottom 25 percent of phlebotomists earn $26,473 or less as of March 2011, ranking Athens in that bottom 25 percent. The middle 50 percent for phlebotomists nationally is $26,473 to $32,564, and all the other Georgia cities in this grouping rank there. Nationwide, the top 10 percent of phlebotomists have annual salaries of at least $35,438, similar to the top 10 percent of those in Atlanta, who earn $35,475 and higher.
- More than 100 job openings for phlebotomists in Georgia in March 2011 are listed at the job search website Indeed.com. Positions are available with medical centers, general hospitals, a children's hospital, clinical laboratories, Veterans Affairs and with the American Red Cross to draw blood for donations. Some employers advertise for phlebotomists to conduct mobile drug screens or travel to residences drawing blood for insurance applications. Some employers want a phlebotomist who can double as a customer service clerk or patient care assistant. Jobs are available for days, nights and unusual schedules such as 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. to noon. Posted pay rates range from $10 to $16 per hour, translating to $20,800 to $33,280 per year.
- Although the state of Georgia does not require professional certification for phlebotomists, many employers in the Indeed.com job listings state this as a requirement. Professional certification also boosts opportunities for advancement, according to the Kennesaw State University website. Certification typically involves completing an approved formal training program in phlebotomy or a certain level of on-the-job training and experience.