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Phlebotomist Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median phlebotomist salary in Aurora, CO is $41,227 per year, which is 7.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$41,227
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$2,697
Cost of Living
105%

Phlebotomist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level phlebotomist earns around $32,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $53,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$32,100
+$2,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$41,730
+$2,730 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$53,500
+$3,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $31,030
25th Percentile $35,310
Median (50th) $41,227
75th Percentile $49,220
90th Percentile $55,640

Phlebotomist Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$50,089
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$43,924
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$41,612
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$39,301
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Phlebotomist in Aurora

Education

Most phlebotomist positions require a postsecondary nondegree award. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

VenipunctureSpecimen CollectionPatient InteractionSafety ProtocolsMedical TerminologyData Entry

Job Outlook

Nationally, phlebotomist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.