There are currently an estimated 4,000 genetic counselors in the United States. The genetic counselor job market is expected to grow by 9.3% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are genetic counselors?
What’s the supply of genetic counselors?
The genetic counselor industry is concentrated in California, Tennessee, New Jersey
Genetic Counselor job market by state
| State Name | Employed Genetic Counselors |
|---|---|
| California | 440 |
| Tennessee | 340 |
| New Jersey | 240 |
| New York | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | 230 |
| Massachusetts | 200 |
| Minnesota | 160 |
| Ohio | 120 |
| Wisconsin | 110 |
| Florida | 100 |
| Washington | 100 |
| Virginia | 100 |
| Illinois | 90 |
| North Carolina | 80 |
| Michigan | 80 |
| Arizona | 50 |
| Maryland | 50 |
| Connecticut | 50 |
| Utah | 50 |
| Kentucky | 50 |
| South Carolina | 40 |
| Colorado | 40 |
| Indiana | 40 |
| District of Columbia | 40 |
| Delaware | 40 |
| Missouri | 40 |