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Will AI replace phlebotomists?AI replacement risk 35% and how the work is changing

United States Caregiving Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$45,230
25th–75th pct. $38,190–$48,930
Top pay (est.)
$76,400
Top 10% $58,780
Pay in 5 years
$53,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$62,300est.
$53,600–$72,300
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.8%
18K openings / yr

Will AI replace Phlebotomists? AI replacement risk

35%
Low
Ranked #305 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Phlebotomists

Key skills

Speaking
3.6
Reading Comprehension
3.5
Active Listening
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.2
Learning Strategies
3.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.1
Instructing
3.1
Coordination
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.1
English Language
4.3
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Education and Training
4.0
Administrative
3.8
Psychology
3.2
Biology
3.0
Chemistry
3.0

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkHandling and Moving ObjectsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessWritten ComprehensionFinger Dexterity

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
40%
None / short demo
20%
1–3 months
16%
1–2 years
8%
6–12 months
8%
3–6 months
8%

Related work experience

None
38%
6–12 months
38%
1–2 years
25%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.