Phlebotomy is the Bang for the Buck in New Jersey

Phlebotomy is the Bang for the Buck in New Jersey

A report from MERIC New Jersey revealed that Phlebotomy is a solid career choice for the money.  The median salaries for a Phlebotomist in the biggest cities in Northern, New Jersey surpass the average salary of $35,000 after a successful completion of a Phlebotomy training course.  According to Glasshouse salaries, the highest median wages for a Phlebotomist can range anywhere from $40,000 up to $60,000 with the lowest, salary rate starting at a base of $25,000. 

This is a list comprised of the median salaries for Phlebotomists in the biggest cities in Northern, New Jersey.

Newark - $36.611

Jersey City - $36.611

Paterson - $35.530

Elizabeth – $36.611

Edison – $36.611

The salary figures are all above $35,000 and according to USA Today New Jersey has the 8^th highest cost of living in the United States.

The Cost of Living Index measures the relative cost of living over time and in areas.  It differentiates the price of goods, services, and other items in a region. Prices vary from one location to another with annual wages used to determine living costs for residents.

Career Trends estimated the average Cost of Living Index in the United States to be at 100.  The Cost of Living Index for New Jersey, according to the USA today, is at 127.6.  A tiny, one bedroom apartment in Princeton would have a median cost of $1,800.   The only states that fared higher, in the Cost of Living Index, were New York, California, Massachusetts, Alaska, District of Colombia, and Connecticut.

With NewJersey near the top of living costs, the annual salary for a 80 to 125 hour Phlebotomy course, which consists of in classroom training and laboratory internship for a $700-$1,000 price tag, is an option for those in search of a worthy career choice.