Phlebotomists (31-9097)
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 130 | 140 | 7.69 | 5 | 9 | 15 | United States | 128300 | 157800 | 0.0 | 5300 | 9800 | 18100 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 18.49 | 13.94 | 14.63 | 17.97 | 21.68 | 23.31 |
| Alaska | 20.50 | 17.68 | 17.73 | 18.38 | 23.31 | 23.63 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 20.40 | 17.70 | 17.73 | 18.38 | 23.32 | 23.33 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 19.46 | 17.68 | 17.68 | 17.68 | 22.38 | 22.71 |
| Balance of State | 21.91 | 18.13 | 18.20 | 22.26 | 23.32 | 29.07 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.