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Job outlook for pediatric genetic counselors in the United States
Are pediatric genetic counselor jobs in demand?
Pediatric genetic counselor job and salary trends over time
Pediatric genetic counselor jobs over time
Pediatric genetic counselor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 240 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 199 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 209 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 231 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 233 | 0.00% |
Average pediatric genetic counselor salary over time
Pediatric genetic counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,956 | $34.11 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $67,793 | $32.59 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $66,543 | $31.99 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $64,150 | $30.84 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $61,368 | $29.50 | +2.8% |
Pediatric genetic counselor jobs by state
Most common states for pediatric genetic counselors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 113 | 16% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 107 | 10% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 76 | 10% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 68 | 9% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 73 | 8% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 243 | 7% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 99 | 7% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 42 | 7% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 814 | 6% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 187 | 6% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 77 | 6% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 985 | 5% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 482 | 5% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 387 | 5% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 306 | 5% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 293 | 5% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 221 | 5% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 101 | 5% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 83 | 5% |
Most common cities for pediatric genetic counselors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Lawn | 1 | 2% | $68,192 |
| 2 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $78,433 |
| 3 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $59,459 |
Pediatric Genetic Counselor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of pediatric genetic counselor experts
Case Western Reserve University
University of California, Irvine
National Society of Genetic Counselors
What soft skills should all Pediatric Genetic Counselors possess?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: Communication and teamwork.
How have salaries changed over time for Pediatric 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.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Pediatric Genetic Counselor job market given the pandemic?
Rebecca LeShay: I think the trends we will see are going to reflect trends in the job market, as a whole, such as reduced availability of jobs and possibly the growth of remote jobs. However, as many genetics services are provided in-person via clinical or lab sites, I think we will continue to see a large proportion of genetics positions that are in person. In addition, as many of these roles are deemed essential services, there continue to be open positions for genetics providers.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Pediatric Genetic Counselors in the next 5 years?
Rebecca LeShay: Demand in clinical genetics is expanding faster than graduates can fill jobs, both as genetic counselors and medical geneticists. I do not know as much about laboratory genetics, but I suspect there may be significant growth in that field, as well, as new labs are founded, and existing labs expand. I suspect that we will continue to see increased demand for genetics specialists for the next several years, if not longer.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Pediatric Genetic Counselor job market given the pandemic?
Gillian Hooker Ph.D,: The genetic counseling job market continues to be strong. One of the biggest shifts we've seen during the pandemic is many genetic counselors are shifting to telehealth, making job applicants with experience in this area more valuable than ever. Patients are not only more receptive to these models than ever before; in many cases they are asking for them.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Pediatric Genetic Counselors in the next 5 years?
Gillian Hooker Ph.D,: All signs are that it will continue to increase. The field of genetic counseling has arisen to help bring innovation into the clinic, bridging the gap between genomic technologies and the human beings who can benefit from them. As long as scientists continue to innovate, opportunities for genetic counselors will continue to grow.