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Job outlook for cancer genetic counselors in the United States
Are cancer genetic counselor jobs in demand?
Cancer genetic counselor job and salary trends over time
Cancer genetic counselor jobs over time
Cancer genetic counselor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 285 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 237 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 248 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 274 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 276 | 0.00% |
Average cancer genetic counselor salary over time
Cancer genetic counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,908 | $29.28 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $58,193 | $27.98 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $57,120 | $27.46 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $55,066 | $26.47 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $52,678 | $25.33 | +2.8% |
Cancer genetic counselor jobs by state
Most common states for cancer genetic counselors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 82 | 12% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 75 | 7% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 63 | 7% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 224 | 6% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 32 | 6% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 667 | 5% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 344 | 5% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 277 | 5% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 69 | 5% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 40 | 5% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 40 | 5% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 29 | 5% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 813 | 4% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 490 | 4% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 377 | 4% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 311 | 4% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 228 | 4% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 159 | 4% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 88 | 4% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 51 | 4% |
Most common cities for cancer genetic counselors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood City | 2 | 2% | $100,488 |
| 2 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $59,338 |
| 3 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $90,538 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | 1 | 0% | $53,193 |
Cancer Genetic Counselor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of cancer genetic counselor experts
Case Western Reserve University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Cancer Genetic Counselor job market given the pandemic?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: Given how Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson are saving the world, biotech companies are very attractive to graduates.
What soft skills should all Cancer Genetic Counselors possess?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: Communication and teamwork.
How have salaries changed over time for Cancer Genetic Counselors?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: This is a question that is a little difficult for me to answer for the following reasons. First, I do not usually get the salary information from our graduates. Second, depending on where our graduates go after getting their PhD, there is a rather wide range in salary. If they continue their research training by pursuing a postdoctoral position, their salary would follow the NIH guideline, which is $53.7K for 2021. If they get a position in industry, their salary could be up to $100K.