Phlebotomists in Maryland will typically have earned either a two-year associate degree or a shorter-term certificate program. Certificate programs can usually be completed in less than a year.
Below you will find information on all the top phlebotomy schools in Maryland, as well as certification requirements and salary and employment prospects.
Please note: The phrases phlebotomy schools and phlebotomy tech school in Maryland may be used interchangeably in this guide to mean the same thing.
Approved Phlebotomy Schools in Maryland
Accreditation confirms that a phlebotomy school provides a high level of quality education to ensure 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 Maryland 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 Maryland by searching for ‘medical laboratory technician’ by following the NAACLS link above. For your convenience, we have listed the colleges and universities in Maryland which offer programs in medical laboratory tech below;
- Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland, MD
- Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD
- College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, MD
- Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
- Howard Community College, Columbia, MD.
View ABHES or NAACLS accredited phlebotomy schools in neighboring states: Pennsylvania
Certification and Licensing Requirements
There are no statutory requirements for certification and/or licensing in Maryland however, many employers will have a preference for candidates who have obtained certification.
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 Maryland, you can contact;
State Board: Maryland Department of Health
Website: https://health.maryland.gov
Phone: (410) 764-4777
Phlebotomist Salary in Maryland
| Salary | $40,300 |
| Hourly Wage | $19.37 |
| Employed | 2,370 |
| Top 10% | $51,490 |
| Bottom 10% | $30,260 |
The average salary for phlebotomists in Maryland is $40,300 per annum. This is 8% above the national average, according to the data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2021.
This equals an average hourly pay of $19.37.
The average salary for phlebotomists in Maryland has grown by 6%, or $2,240, since 2016.
There are currently 2,370 people employed as phlebotomists in Maryland (2021). Employment of phlebotomists in Maryland 2%, or 40 jobs, since 2016.
| Metro Area | Salary | Employed |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $40,690 | 1,430 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $37,580 | 70 |
| Salisbury | $34,180 | 110 |
Outlook for Phlebotomists in Maryland
Average salaries for phlebotomists in Maryland have increased by 6% since 2016 whilst the number of phlebotomist jobs in Maryland has experienced an increase of 2% over the same period.
Going forward, the Bureau for Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment growth of 22% between 2020 and 2030 nationwide. This is much faster than the average for all other professions.