Below you will find information on all the top schools offering phlebotomy training in Florida (FL) and near you as well as certification requirements and salary and employment prospects.
Please note: If on this page, we may mention both phlebotomy schools in Florida and phlebotomy technician schools in Florida, we intend for both to refer to the same thing.
How to become a Phlebotomist in Florida
To qualify as a phlebotomist in Florida, 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.
Listed further down this page are some of the top accredited phlebotomy schools and colleges in Florida 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 Florida
There are no statutory requirements for certification and/or licensing in Florida; however, most employers will have a preference for candidates who have obtained certification.
To become certified, you must successfully pass exams set by one of the nationally recognised certifying agencies for phlebotomy.
A certificate or diploma from an approved school or appropriate work experience is typically a prerequisite to taking these exams.
Licensing
If you have any further questions about certification or licensing for phlebotomists in Florida you can contact;
State Board: Florida Dept of Health
Website: www.floridahealth.gov/
Phone: (850) 488-0595
Accredited Phlebotomy Schools in FL
There are currently just 5 schools in Florida offering phlebotomy technician programs accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) in 2023 or the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT).
| School | Metro Area | Accrediting Body | Program Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Miami Gardens | ABHES | Visit |
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Delray Beach | ABHES | Visit |
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Altamonte Springs | ABHES | Visit |
| Ultimate Medical Academy | Clearwater | ABHES | Visit |
| JDM School of Phlebotomy | Panama City | ASPT | - |
Phlebotomist Salary in FL
| Salary | $34,710 |
| Hourly Wage | $16.69 |
| Employed | 7,270 |
| Top 10% | $45,230 |
| Bottom 10% | $26,500 |
The average phlebotomy salary in Florida is $34,710 per year. This is 7% below the national average for phlebotomists, according to recent data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
This equals an hourly pay of $16.69 per hour.
The average salary for phlebotomists in Florida has grown by 15%, or $4,610, since 2016.
Top Earners
- The top 10% of those working as phlebotomists in Florida earn an average annual salary of $45,230 whilst the bottom 10%, or entry-level phlebotomists, make $26,500 per annum
- Those working in Port St. Lucie earn the highest average salaries as phlebotomists in the state at $37,380. Those working in Ocala earn the lowest average salaries at $31,370 per annum.
| Metro Area | Salary | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $33,230 | - |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $33,320 | 90 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $31,610 | 70 |
| Gainesville | $34,470 | 120 |
| Homosassa Springs | $34,480 | - |
| Jacksonville | $35,550 | 820 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $34,900 | 200 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $34,490 | 1,940 |
| Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island | $32,200 | - |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton | $35,030 | 570 |
| Ocala | $31,370 | 120 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $33,940 | 660 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $33,850 | 180 |
| Panama City | $33,880 | 130 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $35,970 | 390 |
| Port St. Lucie | $37,380 | 190 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach | $33,160 | 60 |
| Tallahassee | $35,150 | 130 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $35,870 | 1,030 |
| The Villages | $31,590 | 70 |
Employment
There are currently 7,270 phlebotomists working in Florida (2021). Employment levels of phlebotomists in Florida have decreased by 4%, or 300 jobs, in the 5 year period since 2016.
The highest number of phlebotomy jobs in Florida are located in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach.
Future Outlook for phlebotomists in Florida
Average salaries for phlebotomists in Florida have increased by 15% since 2016 whilst the numbers of phlebotomist jobs in Florida have decreased by 4% 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.