To qualify as a phlebotomist in Texas (TX) 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.
Below you will find information on all the top phlebotomy schools in Texas and near you as well as certification requirements and salary and employment prospects.
Please note: The terms phlebotomy schools in Texas and phlebotomy technician schools in Texas are used interchangeably on this page but both refer to the same thing.
Accredited Phlebotomy Schools in TX
| School | Metro Area | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherford College | Weatherford | NAACLS |
| Pima Medical Institute | San Antonio | ABHES |
| Pima Medical Institute | El Paso | ABHES |
| Pima Medical Institute | Houston | ABHES |
| Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr | ABHES |
| Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies | Weslaco | ABHES |
Listed above are some of the top accredited phlebotomy schools and colleges in Texas offering certificates or diplomas in phlebotomy.
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.
Phlebotomy Certification and Licensing Requirements TX
There are no statutory requirements for certification and/or licensing in Texas 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 Texas you can contact;
State Board: Texas Department of Health and Human Services
Website: https://dshs.texas.gov
Phone: 512-776-7111
Phlebotomist Salary in TX
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Hourly Wage | $16.78 |
| Employed | 11,260 |
| Top 10% | $45,660 |
| Bottom 10% | $26,250 |
The average phlebotomy salary in Texas is $34,900 per year. This is 6% below the national average for phlebotomists, according to recent data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
This equals an hourly pay of $16.78 per hour.
The average salary for phlebotomists in Texas has grown by 11%, or $3,420, since 2016.
Top Earners
- The top 10% of those working as phlebotomists in Texas earn an average annual salary of $45,660 whilst the bottom 10%, or entry level phlebotomists, make $26,250 per annum
- Those working in Austin-Round Rock earn the highest average salaries as phlebotomists in the state at $37,950. Those working in Brownsville-Harlingen earn the lowest average salaries at $27,550 per annum.
| Metro Area | Salary | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $34,590 | 120 |
| Amarillo | $34,550 | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock | $37,950 | 830 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $34,450 | 230 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $27,550 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi | $34,920 | 130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $36,540 | 2,960 |
| El Paso | $32,290 | 430 |
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land | $36,480 | 2,940 |
| Killeen-Temple | $31,040 | 150 |
| Laredo | $36,240 | 110 |
| Longview | $30,200 | 70 |
| Lubbock | $31,890 | 190 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $29,790 | 390 |
| Midland | $33,690 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $34,220 | 1,150 |
| Texarkana | $28,770 | 70 |
| Tyler | $29,770 | 210 |
| Waco | $33,950 | 100 |
| Wichita Falls | $29,890 | 40 |
Employment
There are currently 11,260 phlebotomists working in Texas (2021). Employment levels of phlebotomists in Texas have grown by 22%, or 2,050 jobs, in the 5 year period since 2016.
The highest number of phlebotomy jobs in Texas are located in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington.
Future Outlook for phlebotomists in Texas
Average salaries for phlebotomists in Texas have grown by 11% since 2016 whilst the numbers of phlebotomist jobs in Texas have risen by 22% 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.