ACCORDING TO THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS:

Job Outlook: Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.  About 19,500 openings for phlebotomists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Pay: The median annual wage for phlebotomists was $36,320 in May 2020.