There are currently an estimated 3,100 genetic counselors in the United States. The genetic counselor job market is expected to grow by 29.0% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are genetic counselors?
What’s the supply of genetic counselors?
The genetic counselor industry is concentrated in California, New York, Massachusetts
Genetic Counselor job market by state
| State Name | Employed Genetic Counselors |
|---|---|
| California | 510 |
| New York | 230 |
| Massachusetts | 170 |
| Ohio | 110 |
| Minnesota | 110 |
| Texas | 100 |
| North Carolina | 90 |
| Florida | 90 |
| Washington | 80 |
| Virginia | 70 |
| New Jersey | 70 |
| Wisconsin | 60 |
| Arizona | 60 |
| Michigan | 50 |
| Maryland | 50 |
| Indiana | 50 |
| Utah | 50 |
| Illinois | 50 |
| Oregon | 40 |
| Tennessee | 40 |
| Missouri | 40 |
| Colorado | 30 |