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Arizona does not require a separate state license for phlebotomists. National certification from NHA, ASCP, AMT, or NCCT satisfies most employer requirements. The Phoenix metro area and Tucson support a large healthcare market with multiple major hospital systems and reference laboratories.
$40,500
Range: $37,000 - $44,000
Not Required
National certification accepted
4
NHA CPT, ASCP PBT +2 more
Hospitals and larger healthcare systems in Arizona typically require national certification such as the NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT, or NCCT NCPT. Smaller outpatient clinics may hire candidates without certification and provide training. A high school diploma or GED is the standard minimum.
Median Annual Salary
$40,500
Range: $37,000 - $44,000
Salary data reflects Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for phlebotomists in Arizona. Actual pay varies based on employer type, experience, certifications held, and geographic location within the state. Phlebotomists working in hospital settings and reference laboratories tend to earn more than those in outpatient clinics or physician offices.
No. Arizona does not license phlebotomists at the state level. Most hospitals require a national certification such as the NHA CPT or ASCP PBT.
Yes. Sonora Quest is a joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics and is one of the largest laboratory employers in Arizona, regularly hiring certified phlebotomists.
Community colleges such as Phoenix College, Mesa Community College, and Pima Community College offer phlebotomy certificate programs that prepare students for national certification exams.