Healthcare Practitioners

Genetic Counselors

SOC 29-9092

Help people understand genetic risks and test results, and plan accordingly.

Median pay

$100k

$89k to $116k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

300 openings / yr

Education

Master's

AI exposure

78%

modeled estimate · 90th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

82/100

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Learning

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How we model AI exposure.