Phlebotomy Schools and Programs in Alabama

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Quick Facts:

Number of programs: 15
Average graduation rate: 35%
Average hourly wage: $15

Projected job growth: 28% (much faster than average)
New jobs created annually, avg.: 340

Want to become a phlebotomist in Alabama? We’ve got good news for you. There are approx. 340 new jobs for phlebotomists created each year in Yellowhammer State. With 28% job growth Alabama is in par with nation average.

Description of Phlebotomy Training Programs in Alabama

As for the training needed, we suggest to apply to Medical Assistance program, since there are no specifically Phlebotomy training programs here.

Alabama Phlebotomy Training Requirements

When it comes to pre-requisites, Alabama is no different to other states in the nation. At a minimum, you will need a GED to become enrolled in a school.

List of Alabama Phlebotomy Schools

If you want to become a practicing phlebotomist in Alabama, as mentioned above, we suggest completing a Medical Assistant program. It will give you a wider range of skills and subsequently, better chances to get a higher-paying job.

Whether you live in Huntsville, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, or Birmingham, you can get the training you need to find work instantaneously. 15 schools offer Medical & Clinical Assistance programs:

Name	City	Program Offered	Graduation Rate	Website	Address
Chattahoochee Valley Community College	Phenix City	Medical & Clinical Assistance	20%	http://www.cv.edu	2602 College Drive, Phenix City, Alabama 36869
Fortis College	Mobile	Medical & Clinical Assistance	47%	http://www.fortis.edu	7033 Airport Blvd., Mobile, Alabama 36608
Fortis College-Dothan	Dothan	Medical & Clinical Assistance	45%	http://www.fortiscollege.edu	200 Vulcan Way, Dothan, Alabama 36303
Fortis College-Foley	Foley	Medical & Clinical Assistance	48%	http://www.fortis.edu	200 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, Alabama 36535
Fortis College-Montgomery	Montgomery	Medical & Clinical Assistance	52%	http://www.fortiscollege.edu	3736 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama 36109
Fortis Institute-Birmingham	Birmingham	Medical & Clinical Assistance	53%	http://www.fortis.edu	100 London Pkwy Ste 150, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan	Dothan	Medical & Clinical Assistance	24%	http://www.wallace.edu	1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36303-9234
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville	Hanceville	Medical & Clinical Assistance	40%	http://www.wallacestate.edu	801 Main St NW, Hanceville, Alabama 35077-2000
H Councill Trenholm State Community College	Montgomery	Medical & Clinical Assistance	29%	http://www.trenholmstate.edu	1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama 36108-3199
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College	Huntsville	Medical & Clinical Assistance	14%	http://www.drakestate.edu	3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, Alabama 35811
Northeast Alabama Community College	Rainsville	Medical & Clinical Assistance	32%	https://www.nacc.edu	138 Highway 35, Rainsville, Alabama 35986
Northwest-Shoals Community College	Muscle Shoals	Medical & Clinical Assistance	16%	https://www.nwscc.edu	800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661
Remington College-Mobile Campus	Mobile	Medical & Clinical Assistance	57%	http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/mobile-alabama-colleges-campus	828 Downtowner Loop W, Mobile, Alabama 36609
Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville	Huntsville	Medical & Clinical Assistance	NA	http://www.rosseducation.edu	930 Old Monrovia Road, NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35806-2509
South University-Montgomery	Montgomery	Medical & Clinical Assistance	19%	http://www.southuniversity.edu/montgomery#location=Montgomery,%20AL	5355 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36116
Name	City	Program Offered	Graduation Rate	Website	Address

You can also use the form below to find more training opportunities and online programs:

Alabama Phlebotomy Certification and Licensure

License required: No

Certification required: No

There is no state licensure requirements in Alaska for phlebotomists. Still, you may want to take a voluntary certification and from either National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) or American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (APT).

Completing one of training programs suggested on this page will be enough to become qualified for either of these exams.

Having one of these credentials on hand will help you find a job with better wages and job security.

Alabama Phlebotomist Salary Data

Average annual salary for phlebotomists in Alabama is $31,300, while hourly wage is around $15. Compared to the nation average, AL phlebotomy techs earn about 10 to 12 percent less. However, it’s worth mentioning that Alabama is one of the cheapest states to live in.

Percentile	USA, annual	Alabama, annual	USA, hourly	Alabama, hourly
10th percentile	$25,020	$22,480	$12.03	$10.81
25th percentile	$28,830	$26,160	$13.86	$12.58
50th percentile (median)	$34,480	$30,610	$16.58	$14.72
75th percentile	$40,500	$36,460	$19.47	$17.53
90th percentile	$49,060	$40,800	$23.59	$19.61

You can see detailed breakdown of salaries for Alabama metropolitan and areas and biggest cities below:

Area	Employed, total	Annual salary	Hourly wage	Annual, 10th percentile	Annual, 25th percentile	Annual, 50th percentile	Annual, 75th percentile	Annual, 90th percentile	Hourly, 10th percentile	Hourly, 25th percentile	Hourly, 50th percentile	Hourly, 75th percentile	Hourly, 90th percentile
Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL	40	$31,950	$15.36	$25,820	$28,140	$32,060	$36,910	$39,730	$12.41	$13.53	$15.41	$17.74	$19.10
Birmingham-Hoover, AL	540	$32,580	$15.66	$25,080	$27,570	$31,070	$36,830	$40,930	$12.06	$13.26	$14.94	$17.70	$19.68
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL	130	$34,680	$16.67	$27,820	$32,380	$35,380	$38,270	$40,450	$13.38	$15.57	$17.01	$18.40	$19.45
Decatur, AL	50	$27,720	$13.33	$21,090	$22,690	$25,360	$30,770	$39,560	$10.14	$10.91	$12.19	$14.79	$19.02
Dothan, AL	90	$29,880	$14.36	$20,780	$24,990	$29,150	$34,890	$40,770	$9.99	$12.02	$14.02	$16.77	$19.60
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL	N/A	$31,660	$15.22	$23,130	$26,980	$32,890	$37,320	$39,970	$11.12	$12.97	$15.81	$17.94	$19.22
Gadsden, AL	50	$26,410	$12.70	$17,530	$19,980	$26,630	$31,690	$37,070	$8.43	$9.61	$12.80	$15.23	$17.82
Huntsville, AL	310	$30,980	$14.89	$22,650	$25,920	$30,080	$35,880	$40,720	$10.89	$12.46	$14.46	$17.25	$19.58
Mobile, AL	290	$31,780	$15.28	$22,570	$25,590	$30,970	$36,930	$44,240	$10.85	$12.30	$14.89	$17.76	$21.27
Montgomery, AL	250	$32,430	$15.59	$23,400	$26,860	$30,770	$36,820	$44,780	$11.25	$12.91	$14.80	$17.70	$21.53
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area	110	$32,000	$15.39	$23,430	$27,010	$30,390	$36,900	$44,290	$11.26	$12.98	$14.61	$17.74	$21.29
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area	40	$27,670	$13.30	$21,160	$23,560	$27,560	$30,840	$35,660	$10.17	$11.33	$13.25	$14.83	$17.14
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area	70	$27,200	$13.08	$19,580	$21,890	$24,830	$34,420	$38,860	$9.42	$10.52	$11.94	$16.55	$18.68
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area	50	$25,540	$12.28	$19,010	$21,030	$23,600	$30,640	$36,600	$9.14	$10.11	$11.35	$14.73	$17.60
Tuscaloosa, AL	30	$30,790	$14.80	$20,990	$26,670	$32,680	$36,220	$38,370	$10.09	$12.82	$15.71	$17.41	$18.45

Job Tips for Alabama Phlebotomists

Average number of phlebotomy jobs open in Alabama at a given time is about 300 with around 130 of them on Indeed.com and the other 170 on Monster.com. According to BLS, demand for phlebotomy technicians in Alabama will grow at an average rate of 28% yearly by the year 2026. Compare this to an average national rate of 25%, consider relatively low cost of living and decent wage, and it becomes clear that Alabama is the perfect place to start career as a phlebotomist or medical assistant.

Resources

Alabama State Department of Public Health

Website: http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/
Phone: (334) 206-5300
Address: The RSA Tower
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36104