Pediatric genetic counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Pediatric genetic counselor gender statistics
85.2% of pediatric genetic counselors are women and 14.8% of pediatric genetic counselors are men.
- Female, 85.2%
- Male, 14.8%
Pediatric genetic counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.2% |
| Male | 14.8% |
Pediatric genetic counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,162
Female income
$73,703
Pediatric genetic counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pediatric genetic counselor positions over time. Currently, 85.2% of pediatric genetic counselors are female.
Pediatric genetic counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.13% | 70.87% |
| 2011 | 28.67% | 71.33% |
| 2012 | 30.59% | 69.41% |
| 2013 | 33.86% | 66.14% |
| 2014 | 28.78% | 71.22% |
| 2015 | 27.61% | 72.39% |
| 2016 | 25.23% | 74.77% |
| 2017 | 21.97% | 78.03% |
| 2018 | 14.54% | 85.46% |
| 2019 | 13.11% | 86.89% |
| 2020 | 12.27% | 87.73% |
| 2021 | 14.81% | 85.19% |
Pediatric genetic counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared pediatric 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% |
| Pediatric Genetic Counselor | 15% | 85% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Pediatric genetic counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pediatric genetic counselors is White, which makes up 69.4% of all pediatric genetic counselors. Comparatively, 11.2% of pediatric genetic counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of pediatric 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%
Pediatric genetic counselor race
| Pediatric 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% |
Pediatric genetic counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how pediatric genetic counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pediatric 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% |
Pediatric genetic counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pediatric genetic counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White pediatric genetic counselors have the lowest average salary at $71,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,809 |
| White | $71,918 |
| Black or African American | $74,047 |
| Asian | $77,324 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,847 |
Average pediatric genetic counselor age
See how the average age of pediatric genetic counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pediatric 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 |
Pediatric genetic counselor age breakdown
The average age of pediatric genetic counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the pediatric genetic counselor population.
Pediatric genetic counselor age breakdown
| Pediatric Genetic Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Pediatric genetic counselor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 32%
Pediatric genetic counselors by degree level
| Pediatric genetic counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 32% |
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Pediatric genetic counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pediatric genetic counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,728 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pediatric genetic counselors earn a median annual income of $75,709 compared to $68,429 for pediatric genetic counselors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,728 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,709 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,429 |
Pediatric genetic counselor employment statistics
Company size where pediatric genetic counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pediatric genetic counselors work.
Pediatric genetic counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Pediatric genetic counselor turnover and employment statistics
Pediatric genetic counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pediatric genetic counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pediatric genetic counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pediatric 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 pediatric genetic counselor tenure
The average pediatric genetic counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 pediatric genetic counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Pediatric genetic counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Pediatric genetic counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pediatric 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pharmacist Technician | 5.03% | 68,287 |
| Reimbursement Specialist | 8.20% | 32,292 |
| Safety Officer | 9.57% | 68,487 |
| Pediatric Genetic Counselor | 10.20% | - |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar pediatric genetic counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pharmacist Technician | 5.03% | 68,287 |
| Reimbursement Specialist | 8.20% | 32,292 |
| Safety Officer | 9.57% | 68,487 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by pediatric genetic counselors
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Pediatric genetic counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |