Kansas requirements to become a Phlebotomist
To qualify as a phlebotomist in Kansas (KS) you will typically have earned either a two-year associate degree or a shorter-term certificate program – or have completed an appropriate amount of relevant work experience.
Get started today by reaching out to schools and colleges in your area for program, admissions and tuition information. Below you will find information on all the top phlebotomy schools in Kansas and near you as well as certification requirements and salary and employment prospects.
Accredited Phlebotomy Schools in KS
Accreditation confirms that a school provides top-level, quality education and ensures that students are well prepared for certification and entry into the healthcare field as a phlebotomist.
There are currently no fully accredited phlebotomy programs for Kansas listed on the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) website nor on the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) website.
You can find related programs near you in Kansas by searching for ‘medical laboratory technician’ by following the NAACLS link above. For your convenience, we have listed the colleges and universities in Kansas which offer programs in medical laboratory tech below;
- Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS
- Coffeyville Community College, Coffeyville, KS
- Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan, KS
- Seward County Community College, Liberal, KS
View ABHES or NAACLS accredited phlebotomy schools in neighboring states: Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri
Phlebotomy Certification and Licensing Requirements KS
There are no statutory requirements for certification and/or licensing in Kansas however most employers will have a preference for candidates who have obtained certification.
In order to become certified, you will need to successfully pass exams set by one of the nationally recognised certifying agencies for phlebotomy.
A certificate or diploma from an approved school or an appropriate level of work experience is typically a prerequisite to taking these exams.
If you have any further questions about certification or licensing for phlebotomists in Kansas you can contact;
State Board: Kansas Dept of Health and Environment
Website: www.kdheks.gov/
Phone: *
Phlebotomist Salary in KS
| Salary | $34,260 |
| Hourly Wage | $16.47 |
| Employed | 1,210 |
| Top 10% | $45,990 |
| Bottom 10% | $24,120 |
The average phlebotomy salary in Kansas is $34,260 per year. This is 8% below the national average for phlebotomists, according to recent data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
This equals an hourly pay of $16.47 per hour.
The average salary for phlebotomists in Kansas has grown by 8%, or $2,520, since 2016.
Top Earners
- The top 10% of those working as phlebotomists in Kansas earn an average annual salary of $45,990 whilst the bottom 10%, or entry level phlebotomists, make $24,120 per annum
- Those working in MetroSalaryHigh earn the highest average salaries as phlebotomists in the state at MetroSalaryHigh$. Those working in MetroSalaryLow earn the lowest average salaries at MetroSalaryLow$ per annum.
| Metro Area | Salary | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $36,340 | 220 |
| Wichita | $35,210 | 250 |
Employment
There are currently 1,210 phlebotomists working in Kansas (2021). Employment levels of phlebotomists in Kansas have grown by 21%, or 210 jobs, in the 5 year period since 2016.
The highest number of phlebotomy jobs in Kansas are located in MetroEmp.
Future Outlook for phlebotomists in Kansas
Average salaries for phlebotomists in Kansas have increased by 8% since 2016 whilst the numbers of phlebotomist jobs in Kansas have risen by 21% over the same period.
Going forward the Bureau for Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment growth of 22% between 2020 and 2030 nationally. This is much faster than the average for all other professions.