How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Colorado (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Colorado employs about 2,420 phlebotomy technicians earning a median $47,180 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Phlebotomy Technician here means completing an approved phlebotomy program, a national exam, and state certification where required. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

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BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)Tuition (published, per year)Median grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
164.2$4,859 in-state / $17,459 out-of-state$62,69532%Yes*22 mi
261.3$4,663 in-state / $17,263 out-of-state$50,35335%Yes*31 mi
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359.9$3,840 in-state / $4,410 out-of-state$50,62437%Yes*179 mi
459.9$4,252 in-state / $16,852 out-of-state$48,02545%Yes*102 mi
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557.3$4,434 in-state / $17,034 out-of-state$57,58929%Yes*31 mi
652.8$2,258 in-state / $11,786 out-of-state$51,70440%Yes*62 mi
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752.3$2,616 in-state / $12,840 out-of-state$55,40627%Yes*94 mi
851.5$5,049 in-state / $17,649 out-of-state$49,17931%Yes*113 mi
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950.3$4,510 in-state / $17,110 out-of-state$48,53821%Yes*79 mi
1049.9$4,576 in-state / $7,286 out-of-state$38,32838%Yes*164 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Colorado employs approximately 2,420 phlebotomy technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $47,180 1. Nationally, phlebotomy technician employment is projected to grow 5.6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 18,400 openings per year 2. This page covers how to become a Phlebotomy Technician in Colorado, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Quick Answers About How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Colorado

How to become a Phlebotomy Technician in Colorado? Complete an approved phlebotomy program, a national exam, and state certification where required. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish an approved phlebotomy program, a national exam, and state certification where required. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Colorado? Licensing varies. Confirm with the program and employer. See the licensing section below.

What do phlebotomy technicians earn in Colorado? The median annual wage for phlebotomy technicians in Colorado is $47,180 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $39,400 and experienced professionals can earn $59,540 or more 1.

How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Colorado

  1. Meet entry rules. Programs typically require a high school diploma or GED. Confirm rules with the program.
  2. Complete an approved phlebotomy program. Finish a phlebotomy program in Colorado. This is not a registered apprenticeship.
  3. Pass a national exam the state accepts. Most states use NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT, or NCCT. Confirm which exam the employer accepts where the state certifies phlebotomists.
  4. Apply for state certification where required. Apply for state certification where required. Confirm with the employer.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Phlebotomy Technician License Requirements in Colorado

Most states do not license phlebotomists separately; employers want a national exam. Some states certify this role; most do not. Confirm with the employer when a state credential exists.

Typical path

  1. Complete an approved phlebotomy program.

  2. Pass a national exam the state accepts.

  3. Apply to the employer when the state certifies phlebotomists.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the employer before you enroll.

Phlebotomy Technician Wages by Metro Area in Colorado

Phlebotomists Wages by Metro Area in Colorado

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), phlebotomists wages in Colorado vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)		Experienced
(90th pctile)
Denver-Aurora-Centennial1,310$48,070$50,030$39,670$60,590
Colorado Springs310$46,790$47,150$37,650$55,400
Boulder140$47,590$49,960$45,190$57,660
Pueblo140$45,930$45,870$36,200$59,540
Greeley90$40,380$44,030$37,500$53,580
Grand Junction80$41,800$42,350$36,380$46,220
Fort Collins-LovelandN/A$46,980$47,400$40,080$53,720

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for phlebotomy technicians in Colorado? Colorado currently employs approximately 2,420 phlebotomy technicians 1. Nationally, phlebotomy technician employment is projected to grow 5.6% from 2024 to 2034 2.

Can I work as a phlebotomy technician in Colorado with an out-of-state license? Confirm reciprocity rules with the program and employer.

What training programs are available in Colorado? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Colorado.

How much do phlebotomy technicians earn in Colorado compared to the national average? The median annual wage for phlebotomy technicians in Colorado is $47,180, which is $3,520 above the national median of $43,660 according to BLS data 1.

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About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)