Phlebotomy classes in Waco
2 phlebotomy training programs in Waco, Texas. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
What phlebotomists earn in Texas
The median phlebotomist in Texas earns $40,450 a year ($19.45/hour), across about 12,820 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Waco wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Waco: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Waco?
There are 2 phlebotomy training programs in Waco, Texas listed on PhlebGuide.
Do Waco phlebotomy programs include an externship?
None of the 2 Waco listings currently confirm an included externship. Ask each school directly: certification requires documented live draws, and arranging clinical hours yourself is significantly harder than having the school place you.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in Texas?
Texas does not license phlebotomists at state level. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT or AMT's RPT instead.
What do phlebotomists earn in Texas?
The median phlebotomist in Texas earns $40,450 a year ($19.45 an hour), across roughly 12,820 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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Where this fits in
Choosing a program is one step of four. We cover the rest of it too — including how to pay, which changed in July 2026 when short programs became Pell-eligible for the first time.
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Starting out
Work out whether the job suits you, what it pays, and what your state requires — before you spend anything.
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Choosing a school and paying for it
Compare real programs on the things that decide your outcome, then find the money. Short programs became Pell-eligible in July 2026.
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Going to school
What the classroom and the externship are actually like, and passing your certification exam the first time.
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Getting hired
Where phlebotomists actually work, what entry-level hiring looks like, and how to get past the experience catch-22.