Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of O Brien, FL, one of them within 25. The closest is Florida Gateway College in Lake City, 20 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester. Published prices nearby start at $811 (Lively Technical College). The shortest is Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville's 8 weeks diploma.
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$40,230median pay in Florida
Working as a Phlebotomist Near O Brien
Phlebotomists in Florida earned a median of $40,230 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,000 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Florida's 10,220 phlebotomists earned between $37,250 and $45,820.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of O Brien, FL, one of them general or critical-access hospitals:
- VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Lake City Lake City · 19 miles
- HCA Florida Lake City Hospital Lake City · 24 miles
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near O Brien
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to O Brien, FL?
Florida Gateway College in Lake City, about 20 miles away. Phlebotomy, O.C. (PBTM-CER) takes one semester and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near O Brien, FL?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $811 at Lively Technical College to $1,509 at Florida Gateway College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near O Brien, FL?
Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville's Phlebotomy Technician Diploma takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Florida Gateway College (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near O Brien, FL?
Yes. Florida Gateway College (Lake City, evening), Santa Fe College (Gainesville, evening) and Marion Technical College (Ocala, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near O Brien, FL prepare you for certification?
Three of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Florida Gateway College (NHA CPT), Marion Technical College (NHA CPT) and Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Florida?
A median of $40,230 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 10,220 phlebotomists in Florida. The national median was $45,230.