Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Thunder Mountain, NM, one of them within 25. The closest is Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, 24 miles away: a certificate that takes one term.
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Working as a Phlebotomist Near Thunder Mountain
Phlebotomists in New Mexico earned a median of $42,910 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $2,320 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of New Mexico's 760 phlebotomists earned between $37,420 and $45,660.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists five hospitals within 25 miles of Thunder Mountain, NM, four of them general or critical-access hospitals:
- Lovelace Women's Hospital Albuquerque · 20 miles
- VA New Mexico Healthcare System Albuquerque · 20 miles
- UNM Hospital Albuquerque · 22 miles
- Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque · 22 miles
- Lovelace Medical Center Albuquerque · 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 Thunder Mountain
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Thunder Mountain, NM?
Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, about 24 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement takes one term and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Thunder Mountain, NM?
Central New Mexico Community College's Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement takes one term, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Santa Fe Community College (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Thunder Mountain, NM?
Yes. Central New Mexico Community College (Albuquerque, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Thunder Mountain, NM prepare you for certification?
One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Santa Fe Community College (ASCP PBT).
How much do phlebotomists make in New Mexico?
A median of $42,910 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 760 phlebotomists in New Mexico. The national median was $45,230.