How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Tennessee (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Tennessee employs about 3,520 phlebotomy technicians earning a median $38,550 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
159.7Contact school for pricingNot reported65%Yes*122 mi
253.6$3,300 in-state / $5,868 out-of-state$44,49043%Yes*160 mi
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352.1$3,540 in-state / $6,108 out-of-state$45,20938%Yes*200 mi
452.0$2,570 in-state / $4,250 out-of-state$40,12549%Yes*148 mi
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551.6$4,650 in-state / $7,500 out-of-state$42,02760%Yes*143 mi
651.0$3,410 in-state / $5,978 out-of-state$43,83535%Yes*186 mi
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747.4$3,216 in-state / $4,824 out-of-state$42,85058%Yes*170 mi
845.9$4,500 in-state / $7,800 out-of-state$46,50663%—188 mi
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944.4Contact school for pricing$36,02571%—163 mi
1044.0Contact school for pricing$34,50165%—161 mi
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Tennessee employs approximately 3,520 phlebotomy technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $38,550 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 Tennessee, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Quick Answers About How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Tennessee

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

What do phlebotomy technicians earn in Tennessee? The median annual wage for phlebotomy technicians in Tennessee is $38,550 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $35,010 and experienced professionals can earn $47,630 or more 1.

How to Become a Phlebotomy Technician in Tennessee

  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 Tennessee. 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 Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Phlebotomists Wages by Metro Area in Tennessee

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

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)		Experienced
(90th pctile)
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin1,020$44,240$43,770$37,350$51,110
Memphis640$39,480$41,070$35,150$48,150
Knoxville490$38,090$40,140$34,970$46,880
Chattanooga270$37,350$39,690$34,640$47,160
Kingsport-Bristol180$37,870$40,270$33,570$47,120
Johnson City150$36,430$38,500$32,470$46,400
Jackson140$37,370$39,410$30,430$50,540
Clarksville70$37,770$39,140$31,660$46,740
Morristown40$38,430$40,740$34,480$49,780

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 Tennessee? Tennessee currently employs approximately 3,520 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 Tennessee with an out-of-state license? Confirm reciprocity rules with the program and employer.

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

How much do phlebotomy technicians earn in Tennessee compared to the national average? The median annual wage for phlebotomy technicians in Tennessee is $38,550, which is $5,110 below 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)