Experience

• The amount of work experience a phlebotomy technician had in the field impacted her annual salary as of November 2010, explains PayScale. Entry-level technicians earned an average of $9.16 to 12.39 per hour or $19,052 to $25,771 annually, based on a 40-hour work week, during their first year of employment. With one to four years' experience, technicians made an average of $20,883 to $29,203 per year, while those with five to nine years of experience averaged $24,710 to $33,987. After 20 years or more in the field, phlebotomists received average annual salaries of $29,161 to $38,521.
  
  

Employer Type

• Salaries for phlebotomy technicians varied among employer types. Hospitals paid technicians an average of $21,174 to $31,137 per year, while state and local government agencies paid $21,216 to $36,920. Phlebotomy technicians employed by incorporated companies earned an average of $22,713 to $32,510 annually. Those working for non-profit organization made an average of $22,297 to $31,033. In private practices and firms, phlebotomy technicians made an average of $21,964 to $29,619.
  
  

Certification

• Earning professional certifications affected the average annual salary of a phlebotomy technician as of November 2010, according to PayScale. Requirements for these certifications vary, but usually include the completion of some type of examination. Phlebotomy technicians who held credentialing as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician American Society for Clinical Pathology earned an average of $21,132 to $31,428 per year. Those with Certified Medical Assistant credentials from the American Association of Medical Assistants averaged $22,131 to $33,196 annually.
  
  

Geography

• The average annual salaries for phlebotomy technicians varied by geographic location. Technicians in California enjoyed the highest annual rates of pay at an average of $25,417 to $35,318. The second highest-paying state, New York featured average annual salaries of $22,692 to $34,694. Other high-paying states, where phlebotomists received average maximum salaries of more than $30,000 per year included Texas and North Carolina.