By Marcella Sanchez, CPT | Updated: Jul 5, 2024

Des Moines Phlebotomy Classes & Courses

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Des Moines is the largest city and the capital of the state of Iowa and is located on the river of the same name. With such a large population, there are plenty of opportunities to work in the medical field. Phlebotomy is a great entry-level career for those looking to break into healthcare, and training can be completed in a fraction of the time it takes to earn a degree.

In this article, we present your options for both studying and working in phlebotomy, whether you are seeking a new career or moving to the Des Moines area.

Phlebotomy Training Programs in Des Moines

Considering education and training options in Des Moines? This is where you may study currently throughout the city:

Drake University

Location: Des Moines, IA 50311

Des Moines Phlebotomy Jobs by the Numbers

According to government estimates from 2019, Des Moines' population was around 214,230. Including the Greater Metropolitan Area, that population increased to 699,300.

This moderate population and the position of the city as the state's capital means plenty of phlebotomy employment opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are 270 phlebotomists operating in the Des Moines Greater Metropolitan Area. Throughout Iowa, the total rises to 1,240.

The BLS currently projects a 17.7% increase in demand for phlebotomists across the U.S. between 2019 and 2029. The national rate for all jobs is 7%, which makes phlebotomy a particularly promising career prospect.

Phlebotomy Careers and Employers in Des Moines

Most opportunities to work in Des Moines as a phlebotomist will be with organizations such as the following. They include frontline health, specialist health, medical supplies, and blood donation:

Phlebotomist Salaries in Des Moines

The following salary and employment sites have calculated the average phlebotomist salaries in Des Moines as follows:

AreaBLS Annual SalarySalary.com HourlyPayscale.com HourlyGlassdoor.com Hourly
Des Moines$32,430.00$16.53/hr$13.23/hr$16.07/hr

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