Birmingham Phlebotomy Classes & Courses
Birmingham is Alabama's most populous city. Those considering a career as a phlebotomist will find plenty of opportunities in the city and its wider metropolitan area.
Below you will find information on both training and employment opportunities in Birmingham. You can also find out more about current and expected job demand and current salary data for phlebotomists in the city.
Phlebotomy Training Programs in Birmingham
Here are the top phlebotomy training and education establishments in Birmingham:
Jefferson State Community College
Location: Birmingham, AL 35215
Birmingham Phlebotomy Jobs by the Numbers
Birmingham's estimated population is 209,400 according to 2019 figures with an expanded wider metropolitan area population of just over 1,151,000. It is the most populous area in the state of Alabama and the 49th most populous in the USA.
In 2018, there was an estimated 790 phlebotomy professionals in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan area. The total number of people working in the various phlebotomy professions across the state is 2,180. According to BLS, the average national increase in demand for this type of medical professional between 2019 and 2029 is 17.7%. Local data on job demand or projected increase is not currently available but can expect to reflect the national averages.
Phlebotomy Careers and Employers in Birmingham
The most common employers in Birmingham are medical facilities such as hospitals, doctor surgeries and specialist clinics, blood donation services, testing and diagnostics system manufacturers, nursing agencies, and research institutes:
- AMITA Health
- Quest Diagnostics
- BioLife Plasma Services
- American Red Cross
- Ascension
- Tenet Health
- Quest Diagnostics
Phlebotomist Salaries in Birmingham
Average salaries in Birmingham, AL are as follows, reported through the following sources:
Area | BLS Annual Salary | Salary.com Hourly | Payscale.com Hourly | Glassdoor.com Hourly |
---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | $33,900.00 | $16.03/hr | $14.09/hr | $14.16/hr |
Other Phlebotomy Schools Nearby
Bessemer
Lawson State Community College - Bessemer
Location: Bessemer, AL 35021
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