How long does phlebotomy technician training take in Nevada?

Most people become a Phlebotomy Technician in Nevada through an approved phlebotomy program, a national exam, and state certification where required.

How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Nevada (2026)

Q: How much do phlebotomy technicians earn in Nevada?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), phlebotomy technicians in Nevada earned a median annual wage of approximately $45,760.

Q: What is the job outlook for phlebotomy technicians in Nevada?

Nevada currently employs approximately 1,300 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5.6% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Nevada employs about 1,300 phlebotomy technicians earning a median $45,760 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.

Compare Phlebotomy Technician Schools in Nevada

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.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition (published, per year)	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	Southwest Technical College	73.4	Contact school for pricing	$40,193	95%	—	220 mi
2	MTI College	63.0	Contact school for pricing	$42,412	77%	Yes*	236 mi
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3	Dixie Technical College	58.7	Contact school for pricing	$46,064	77%	—	200 mi
4	Western Nevada College	56.1	$4,168 in-state / $12,834 out-of-state	$50,403	41%	Yes*	170 mi
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5	National Career Education	54.9	Contact school for pricing	$49,241	83%	—	233 mi
6	Agape College of Business and Science	52.2	$25,672	Not reported	78%	—	171 mi
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7	Utah Tech University	51.6	$6,306 in-state / $18,246 out-of-state	$55,624	38%	Yes*	200 mi
8	Northwest Career College	49.7	Contact school for pricing	$36,673	68%	Yes*	158 mi
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9	College of Southern Nevada	46.6	$4,358 in-state / $13,024 out-of-state	$51,080	19%	Yes*	161 mi
10	Las Vegas College	45.6	$17,495	$42,732	57%	Yes*	163 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.

Nevada employs approximately 1,300 phlebotomy technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $45,760 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 Nevada, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: approved phlebotomy program (find programs)
Typical timeline: an approved phlebotomy program, a national exam, and state certification where required
Exam: NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, or the exam the state accepts
Median wage (Nevada): $45,760 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Nevada

How to become a Phlebotomy Technician in Nevada? 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 Nevada? Licensing varies. Confirm with the program and employer. See the licensing section below.

What do phlebotomy technicians earn in Nevada? The median annual wage for phlebotomy technicians in Nevada is $45,760 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $37,280 and experienced professionals can earn $59,480 or more ¹.

How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Nevada

Meet entry rules. Programs typically require a high school diploma or GED. Confirm rules with the program.
Complete an approved phlebotomy program. Finish a phlebotomy program in Nevada. This is not a registered apprenticeship.
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.
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 Nevada

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

Complete an approved phlebotomy program.
Pass a national exam the state accepts.
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 Nevada

Phlebotomists Wages by Metro Area in Nevada

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas	1,080	$45,620	$45,850	$37,070	$58,430
Reno	150	$45,930	$48,340	$38,740	$61,000

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 Nevada? Nevada currently employs approximately 1,300 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 Nevada with an out-of-state license? Confirm reciprocity rules with the program and employer.

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

How much do phlebotomy technicians earn in Nevada compared to the national average? The median annual wage for phlebotomy technicians in Nevada is $45,760, which is $2,100 above the national median of $43,660 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

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

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

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / 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)