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Job outlook for certified genetic counselors in the United States
Are certified genetic counselor jobs in demand?
Certified genetic counselor job and salary trends over time
Certified genetic counselor jobs over time
Certified genetic counselor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 81 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 85 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 94 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 94 | 0.00% |
Average certified genetic counselor salary over time
Certified genetic counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,616 | $31.55 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $62,691 | $30.14 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $61,535 | $29.58 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $59,322 | $28.52 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $56,750 | $27.28 | +2.8% |
Certified genetic counselor jobs by state
Most common states for certified genetic counselors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 148 | 21% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 141 | 16% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,269 | 15% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 572 | 14% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 299 | 14% |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,622 | 13% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 176 | 13% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,399 | 12% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 858 | 12% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 735 | 12% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 586 | 12% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 524 | 12% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 91 | 12% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 75 | 12% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 72 | 12% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 964 | 11% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 664 | 11% |
| 18 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 500 | 11% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,499 | 9% |
| 20 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,756 | 9% |
Certified Genetic Counselor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of certified genetic counselor experts
Case Western Reserve University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Certified 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 Certified Genetic Counselors possess?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: Communication and teamwork.
How have salaries changed over time for Certified 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.