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Genetic Counselors is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Genetic Counselors against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-9092 |
| title | Genetic Counselors |
| onet code | 29-9092.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 3,510 |
| a mean | 102,890 |
| a median | 98,910 |
| a pct10 | 78,680 |
| a pct25 | 87,060 |
| a pct75 | 113,220 |
| a pct90 | 137,780 |
| h mean | 49 |
| h median | 47 |
The day-to-day work of a genetic counselors typically centers on interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Complex Problem Solving. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.80 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working genetic counselors, the most common entry qualification is a Master's Degree (100.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $135,090 and lowest in Indiana at $81,760 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (California, New Jersey, Virginia, Vermont, South Carolina) average $114,640. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $135,090 | $140,010 | $101,900 | $171,910 | 440 |
| New Jersey | $120,550 | $109,680 | $52,900 | $171,010 | 220 |
| Virginia | $106,060 | $110,730 | $84,500 | $156,360 | 130 |
| Vermont | $106,000 | $106,760 | $105,370 | $108,330 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $105,500 | $100,110 | $78,520 | $115,520 | 40 |
| Colorado | $104,840 | $103,100 | $75,040 | $128,220 | 30 |
| Maryland | $102,960 | $101,910 | $79,240 | $135,040 | 40 |
| New York | $100,110 | $101,880 | $84,350 | $126,870 | 320 |
| Washington | $99,820 | $102,630 | $71,410 | $128,610 | 130 |
| Arizona | $99,270 | $95,410 | $78,350 | $107,520 | 40 |
| Florida | $99,110 | $96,720 | $71,020 | $125,650 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $99,090 | $97,500 | $85,470 | $106,700 | 170 |
| Texas | $97,480 | $96,420 | $79,370 | $117,590 | 80 |
| Connecticut | $93,920 | $93,570 | $69,690 | $125,050 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $93,910 | $101,440 | $78,540 | $142,170 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,320 | $94,110 | $80,620 | $115,010 | 210 |
| Ohio | $92,310 | $90,620 | $73,890 | $121,120 | 130 |
| Utah | $91,620 | $95,640 | $83,900 | $112,210 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $90,780 | $88,090 | $81,670 | $90,780 | — |
| Michigan | $90,660 | $93,100 | $79,400 | $107,940 | 50 |
| Illinois | $89,980 | $93,140 | $81,210 | $119,590 | 90 |
| Missouri | $88,130 | $89,980 | $76,150 | $104,460 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $87,850 | $88,960 | $71,110 | $105,610 | 110 |
| District of Columbia | $87,520 | $95,900 | $70,290 | $126,810 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $87,240 | $91,790 | $74,860 | $106,920 | 100 |
| Indiana | $81,760 | $77,590 | $49,160 | $106,710 | 40 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for genetic counselors. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Cancer Genetic Counselor or Cancer Program Consultant frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Genetic Counselors compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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