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Job outlook for genetic technologists in the United States
Are genetic technologist jobs in demand?
Yes, genetic technologist jobs are in demand. Genetic technologist demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Genetic technologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of genetic technologist jobs and the average genetic technologist salary over time.
Genetic technologist jobs over time
Genetic technologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 203 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 207 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 207 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 204 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 205 | 0.00% |
Average genetic technologist salary over time
Genetic technologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,561 | $25.27 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $51,132 | $24.58 | --0.7% |
| 2024 | $51,501 | $24.76 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $50,222 | $24.15 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $49,254 | $23.68 | +0.9% |
Genetic technologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of genetic technologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where genetic technologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for genetic technologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 74 | 11% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 669 | 10% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 125 | 9% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 66 | 9% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 55 | 9% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 107 | 8% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 88 | 8% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 79 | 8% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,500 | 7% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 247 | 7% |
| 12 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 214 | 7% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 58 | 7% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 55 | 7% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 506 | 6% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 464 | 6% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 449 | 6% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 424 | 6% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 311 | 6% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 53 | 6% |
Most common cities for genetic technologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield | 2 | 2% | $58,841 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $53,734 |