Genetic Counselor Salary (2020) - Top Places

📊 Charts and Graphs Available HERE ➡️ https://www.careerwatch.co/blog/genetic-counselor 🛍️ Amazon Recommendations (Books, Gear, Etc.): https://www.amazon.com/shop/careerwatch 📒 Free RIASEC Assessment: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/RIASEC/ 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. I used indeed.com to find the number of jobs opening for this occupation. Indeed.com has been rated the most popular search engine for job seekers by several sites. Searching for "Genetic Counselor" in the United States gave us 241 job openings across the United States. There is one job opening on indeed.com per 10 employed genetic counselors. 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.