Genetic Counselor Salary (2020) - Top Places

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Genetic counselors assess individuals and families for genetic disorders.

They provide information and support to people concerned with the risk of inherited conditions.

Genetic counselors have a number of roles and responsibilities:

They interview patients to get individual and family histories.
They write detailed genetic reports to patients.
They discuss options and risks with patients.
They provide emotional support to individuals and families.

In 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded $55,820 as the average base salary.
By 2019, this average base salary increased to $84,310.
Wages grew by $6,820 (or $975 yearly) from 2012-2019.
The estimated 2020 average base salary would be $88,380.
Using $4,070 as the average yearly wage growth, we can predict genetic counselors' average wages over the next ten years.
By 2029, genetic counselors should see an average base salary of around $125,010.

In 2019, the wages of genetic counselors were vastly different, depending on the state.

There is quite a salary range depending on the state.

The lowest paying state, on average, pays genetic counselors $63,030, while the highest paying on average pay genetic counselors $103,840.

There is a $40,810 difference in average wages between the highest paying and the lowest paying state.

High paying states using 2019 salaries include:

California: $103,840
Connecticut: $101,130
Nevada: $97,030
New York: $92,940
Colorado; $90,850
New Jersey: $87,260
Texas: $86,070
Lowest paying states using 2019 salaries include:

Florida: $63,030
Maryland: $70,820
North Carolina: $73,530
Michigan: $74,840
Tennessee: $77,100
Ohio: $79,510
Missouri: $80,010

The job market for genetic counselors has grown since 2012 when the government first started surveying this occupation.

In 2012, there were 2000 employed genetic counselors.

By 2019, there were 2,390 employed genetic counselors.

From 2012 - 2019, there was a growth of 390 employed genetic counselors (56 per year).

The government is predicting a 21% growth in genetic counselors over the next ten years.

By 2029, they are predicting 2,990 employed genetic counselors.

Searching for "Genetic Counselor" in the United States gave us 241 job openings across the United States.

Genetic counselors need formal education.

They typically need a master's degree in genetic counseling or genetics.

Many genetic counselors get board certified.

There are educational recommendations, but many people seem to get in without those credentials.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics surveyed the education of genetic counselors in 2017. This is what they found:

1% had less than a high school diploma
11% had a high school diploma or equivalent
15% had some college, but no degree.
8% had an associate's degree.
37% had a bachelor's degree.
25% had a master's degree.
3% had a doctorate degree.