Career Paths From Phlebotomists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Medical AssistantsLateral Move95.9% skill match
Phlebotomists and Medical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Medical Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$45,690
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Physical Therapist AssistantsLateral Move94.4% skill match
Phlebotomists and Physical Therapist Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Physical Therapist Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 51% higher.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$68,380
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Nursing AssistantsLateral Move95.1% skill match
Phlebotomists and Nursing Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Nursing Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% lower.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$42,260
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Dental HygienistsCareer Change92.8% skill match
Phlebotomists and Dental Hygienists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Dental Hygienists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 117% higher.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$98,100
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Animal CaretakersCareer Change96.4% skill match
Phlebotomists and Animal Caretakers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Animal Caretakers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$35,360
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Flight AttendantsCareer Change94.1% skill match
Phlebotomists and Flight Attendants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Flight Attendants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 41% higher.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$63,580
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Correctional Officers and JailersCareer Change94.6% skill match
Phlebotomists and Correctional Officers and Jailers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Correctional Officers and Jailers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 30% higher.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$58,940
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
OrderliesLateral Move94.6% skill match
Phlebotomists and Orderlies share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Orderlies sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$38,290
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Physical Therapist AidesLateral Move93.9% skill match
Phlebotomists and Physical Therapist Aides share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Physical Therapist Aides sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$35,240
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersCareer Change93.8% skill match
Phlebotomists and Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 26% lower.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$33,580
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Psychiatric AidesLateral Move92.8% skill match
Phlebotomists and Psychiatric Aides share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Psychiatric Aides sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3).
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$44,910
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Pharmacy AidesLateral Move93.9% skill match
Phlebotomists and Pharmacy Aides share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Pharmacy Aides sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 17% lower.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$37,680
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersCareer Change93.3% skill match
Phlebotomists and Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 16% higher.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$52,540
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Childcare WorkersCareer Change93.2% skill match
Phlebotomists and Childcare Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Childcare Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$34,980
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Food Servers, NonrestaurantCareer Change92.9% skill match
Phlebotomists and Food Servers, Nonrestaurant share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Food Servers, Nonrestaurant is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$45,230
Target median salary
$35,360
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.