Portland Phlebotomy Classes & Courses
Portland is the most populous and the largest city in the state of Oregon. As such an important base for so many, it's a superb place to start your phlebotomy training or continue a career.
This article presents both your best training choices and likely employment destinations in Portland.
Portland, OR Phlebotomy Jobs by the Numbers
A government analysis in 2019 put the Portland population at 654,741. It is the country’s 26th most populous city and the 6th on the West Coast. The Combined Statistical Area population is just over 3.2 million.
Every two years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) analyzes and publishes data on the state of every industry in the country. It recently recorded 1,230 phlebotomists in the Portland area, while 2,180 were operational in the state of Oregon.
The BLS also reported in 2021 that phlebotomy demand will grow 17% through 2029. That's over twice as fast as the collated average of all jobs, which is projected at 7%.
Phlebotomy Careers and Employers in Portland, OR
The following organizations operate in Portland and provide employment opportunities for phlebotomists. They include frontline health, treatment clinics, diagnostics, blood banks, and more:
Phlebotomist Salaries in Portland, OR
The following salary information is applicable to phlebotomists in Portland, OR:
Area | BLS Annual Salary | Salary.com Hourly | Payscale.com Hourly | Glassdoor.com Hourly |
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Portland | $42,480.00 | $17.80/hr | $16.35/hr | $17.95/hr |
Other Phlebotomy Schools Nearby
Beaverton
Pioneer Pacific College
Location: Beaverton, OR 97005