Genetic Counselors
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.
Common Job Titles
- Certified Genetic Counselor
- Genetic Counselor
- Prenatal and Pediatric Genetic Counselor
- Reproductive Genetic Counseling Coordinator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Genetic Counselors (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
3,510
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $78,680. 25th percentile: U.S. $87,060. 50th percentile: U.S. $98,910. 75th percentile: U.S. $113,220. 90th percentile: U.S. $137,780. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $78,680 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $137,780 |
| Workers on average earn | $102,890 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Biology4.8/5
- Psychology4.6/5
- Medicine and Dentistry4.4/5
- Therapy and Counseling4.3/5
- English Language4.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- BRCAPRO
- Benetech PRA
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool
- CancerGene
- CyrillicSoftware Cyrillic
- Database software
- FileMaker Pro
- Ftree
Tools & Equipment
- Automated deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequencers
- Benchtop ultracentrifuges
- Cryostats
- Differential interference microscopes
- Fluorescent microscopes
- Gel documentation systems
- High speed centrifuges
- Microplate readers