Where phlebotomists work

Hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and physicians’ offices are among the settings where phlebotomists work.

These figures describe phlebotomists nationally, not separate Lab Assistant positions or Guardian Labs graduate outcomes. Median pay is not starting pay. Earnings and hiring requirements vary by employer, experience, and location. Training does not guarantee employment or a particular salary.

Build skills for laboratory support

Guardian Labs adds specimen-processing skills to phlebotomy training, including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, storage, transport, and department routing. Explore employer listings for Lab Assistant, Specimen Processor, and Specimen Accessioner roles; duties and qualifications vary.

Understanding official laboratory statistics

The BLS profile below covers Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians. Its figures are not a separate estimate for entry-level Lab Assistants or Specimen Processors.

• $62,930: national median annual pay, May 2025, for the combined technologist and technician category.
• 3%: projected employment growth, 2025–2035, for that category.
• 20,800: projected annual openings, on average, during 2025–2035, including replacement openings.

These roles typically require additional education: technologists generally need a bachelor’s degree, while technicians may qualify with an associate’s degree. Guardian Labs’ eight-week program does not replace those degree requirements. These figures should not be interpreted as expected Lab Assistant or graduate earnings.

View the BLS clinical laboratory occupation profile. Figures checked September 19, 2026.