Genetic Counselors
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Automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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User poll
Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 27% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Genetic Counselors will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
The following graph(s) are included wherever there is a substantial amount of votes to render meaningful data. These visual representations display user poll results over time, providing a significant indication of sentiment trends.
Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Genetic Counselors' job openings is expected to rise 18.2% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Genetic Counselors' was $89,990, or $43 per hour
'Genetic Counselors' were paid 94.3% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 3,220 people employed as 'Genetic Counselors' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 45 thousand people are employed as 'Genetic Counselors'.
Job 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.
SOC Code: 29-9092.00
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