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Compare phlebotomist (cpt/pbt) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$42,160
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$130
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,970#49 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $46,110#15 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $42,830#23 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $36,870#47 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $55,460#1 | 2 mo#1 | $235#51 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $47,020#9 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $46,260#14 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $46,340#13 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $47,110#7 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $38,570#36 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $43,340#22 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $45,510#19 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $39,720#30 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $45,620#18 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $38,200#41 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $38,040#42 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $38,330#40 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $38,000#43 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $35,650#50 | 2 mo#1 | $175#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $40,940#24 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $47,100#8 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $48,270#3 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $39,760#29 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $44,880#21 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $34,900#51 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $39,770#27 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $46,040#16 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $36,750#48 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $40,050#26 | 2 mo#1 | $185#50 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $46,460#12 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $46,840#10 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $38,480#38 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $49,080#2 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $39,410#32 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $46,720#11 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $38,830#33 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $37,920#44 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $47,510#6 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,140#25 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $47,650#5 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $38,490#37 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $37,860#45 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $38,440#39 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $39,770#27 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $38,730#35 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $39,530#31 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $45,720#17 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $47,700#4 | 2 mo#1 | $145#48 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $38,830#33 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $45,230#20 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $37,390#46 | 2 mo#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.