Thank you. We'll take a look, and if it's relevant we'll publish the story.
Cytogenetic Technologists
AUTOMATION RISK
77%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$57,800
or $27.79 hourly
VOLUME
318,780
as of 2021
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Key
very important
quite important
Social Perceptiveness (50)
Assisting and Caring for Others (34)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (8)
Key
very important
quite important
less important
not very important
[Show all metrics]
What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '-100.0%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
Thank you, your vote has recorded. We are currently compiling votes and will display the results once we have sufficient data.
How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Cytogenetic Technologists' job openings is expected to rise 6.6% by 2031
'Cytogenetic Technologists' is expected to be a fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Cytogenetic Technologists' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Cytogenetic Technologists' was $57,800, or $27.79 hourly
'Cytogenetic Technologists' are paid 26.3% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as cytogenetic technologists?
As of 2021 there were 318,780 people employed as Cytogenetic Technologists within the United States.
This represents around 0.23% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 441 people are employed as Cytogenetic Technologists.
Job description
Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.
SOC Code: 29-2011.01
Resources
If you're thinking of starting a new career, or looking to change jobs, we've created a handy job search tool which might just help you land that perfect new role.
Search jobs in your local area
