Cancer genetic counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cancer genetic counselor gender statistics
79.4% of cancer genetic counselors are women and 20.6% of cancer genetic counselors are men.
- Female, 79.4%
- Male, 20.6%
Cancer genetic counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.4% |
| Male | 20.6% |
Cancer genetic counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,142
Female income
$64,312
Cancer genetic counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cancer genetic counselor positions over time. Currently, 79.4% of cancer genetic counselors are female.
Cancer genetic counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2011 | 37.47% | 62.53% |
| 2012 | 39.65% | 60.35% |
| 2013 | 43.28% | 56.72% |
| 2014 | 37.59% | 62.41% |
| 2015 | 36.25% | 63.75% |
| 2016 | 33.47% | 66.53% |
| 2017 | 29.56% | 70.44% |
| 2018 | 20.23% | 79.77% |
| 2019 | 18.37% | 81.63% |
| 2020 | 17.26% | 82.74% |
| 2021 | 20.59% | 79.41% |
Cancer genetic counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cancer genetic counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Cancer Genetic Counselor | 21% | 79% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Cancer genetic counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cancer genetic counselors is White, which makes up 69.4% of all cancer genetic counselors. Comparatively, 11.2% of cancer genetic counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of cancer genetic counselors are Asian.
- White, 69.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Cancer genetic counselor race
| Cancer genetic counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Cancer genetic counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how cancer genetic counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cancer genetic counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.75% | 6.47% | 3.65% | 7.20% |
| 2011 | 76.38% | 9.24% | 3.17% | 8.50% |
| 2012 | 77.00% | 8.73% | 3.29% | 8.11% |
| 2013 | 75.94% | 8.35% | 4.04% | 8.35% |
| 2014 | 76.68% | 8.30% | 3.67% | 8.21% |
| 2015 | 78.15% | 8.02% | 4.25% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 77.83% | 7.35% | 4.49% | 8.45% |
| 2017 | 73.08% | 10.34% | 5.65% | 7.57% |
| 2018 | 73.77% | 8.74% | 5.02% | 9.95% |
| 2019 | 76.93% | 7.81% | 4.91% | 7.63% |
| 2020 | 73.66% | 7.07% | 4.79% | 9.35% |
| 2021 | 69.42% | 6.46% | 7.60% | 11.20% |
Cancer genetic counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cancer genetic counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cancer genetic counselors have the lowest average salary at $62,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,958 |
| White | $62,094 |
| Black or African American | $64,741 |
| Asian | $68,882 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,275 |
Average cancer genetic counselor age
See how the average age of cancer genetic counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cancer genetic counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 41 |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 32 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 41 |
| White | 37 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 |
Cancer genetic counselor age breakdown
The average age of cancer genetic counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the cancer genetic counselor population.
Cancer genetic counselor age breakdown
| Cancer Genetic Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Cancer genetic counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for cancer genetic counselors is master's degree, with 45% of cancer genetic counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 41% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Master's, 45%
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Doctorate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Cancer genetic counselors by degree level
| Cancer genetic counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Cancer genetic counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cancer genetic counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,846 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cancer genetic counselors earn a median annual income of $66,832 compared to $57,827 for cancer genetic counselors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,832 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,827 |
Cancer genetic counselor employment statistics
Company size where cancer genetic counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cancer genetic counselors work.
Cancer genetic counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 67% |
Cancer genetic counselor turnover and employment statistics
Cancer genetic counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cancer genetic counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cancer genetic counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cancer genetic counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.91% |
| 2020 | 2.85% |
| 2021 | 3.60% |
Average cancer genetic counselor tenure
The average cancer genetic counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 cancer genetic counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cancer genetic counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Cancer genetic counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cancer genetic counselors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Internship | 5.03% | 89,197 |
| Information Associate | 8.20% | 65,789 |
| Health & Safety Officer | 9.57% | 115,573 |
| Cancer Genetic Counselor | 10.20% | - |
| Surgical Technician | 10.59% | 70,920 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar cancer genetic counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Internship | 5.03% | 89,197 |
| Information Associate | 8.20% | 65,789 |
| Health & Safety Officer | 9.57% | 115,573 |
| Surgical Technician | 10.59% | 70,920 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by cancer genetic counselors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cancer genetic counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |