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Colorado does not require a separate state license for phlebotomists. National certification from NHA, ASCP, AMT, or NCCT satisfies most employer requirements. The Denver metro area hosts several large hospital systems and reference laboratories that regularly hire certified phlebotomists.
$43,000
Range: $39,000 - $47,000
Not Required
National certification accepted
4
NHA CPT, ASCP PBT +2 more
Hospitals and larger healthcare systems in Colorado typically require national certification. Smaller outpatient clinics and physician practices may hire candidates without prior certification and provide training. A high school diploma or GED is the standard minimum requirement.
Median Annual Salary
$43,000
Range: $39,000 - $47,000
Salary data reflects Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for phlebotomists in Colorado. 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. Colorado has no state licensure requirement for phlebotomists. Employers set their own standards, with most hospitals requiring national certification.
Community colleges such as Community College of Denver, Arapahoe Community College, and Pikes Peak Community College offer phlebotomy certificate programs.
Denver metro phlebotomists typically earn at the higher end of the state range. Rural mountain communities may offer housing allowances or shift differentials to attract candidates, but base salaries are generally lower.