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2-step progression from Phlebotomist to Clinical Lab Scientist. Potential salary increase of 42% from entry to advanced level.
Entry Salary
$43,660
Phlebotomist
Top Salary
$61,890
Clinical Lab Scientist
Total Steps
2
licenses
Median Salary
$43,660
Phlebotomy training (40-80 hours) + CPT certification
Avg. Licensing Cost
$130 – $148
Avg. Timeline
8 weeks – 6 months
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Median Salary
$61,890
Bachelor's in clinical lab science + ASCP certification
Avg. Licensing Cost
$128
Avg. Timeline
4.2 years – 4.5 years
The clinical lab career ladder is a professional progression from Phlebotomist to Clinical Lab Scientist. It includes 2 licensing levels, each with increasing education, responsibility, and earning potential.
Advancing from Phlebotomist ($43,660 median) to Clinical Lab Scientist ($61,890 median) represents a 42% salary increase based on BLS national median data.
Each step requires additional education and licensing. Phlebotomist: Phlebotomy training (40-80 hours) + CPT certification. Clinical Lab Scientist: Bachelor's in clinical lab science + ASCP certification. The total time depends on the pace of your education and state-specific processing times.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 national medians. Licensing costs and timelines are averages across all US states derived from verified state licensing board data. Individual state requirements vary — see state-specific pages for details.