Genetic Counselors in Indiana
Get the information you need to know about working as a Genetic Counselor.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Genetic Counselors in Indiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Genetic Counselors in Indiana is growing faster than average.
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Genetic Counselors in Indiana earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Genetic Counselors Work in Indiana?
In 2018, there were 40 Genetic Counselors working in the state.
There were 50 Genetic Counselors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 60 Genetic Counselors working in it, which means Indiana has fewer Genetic Counselors than average.
Job Projections for Indiana
Jobs for Genetic Counselors in this state are growing at a rate of 33.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 29.0%.
Indiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 80 total jobs in 2026 for Genetic Counselors in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 300 annual jobs and 4,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Genetic Counselors Make in Indiana?
In 2018 wages for Genetic Counselors ranged from $57,000 to $98,310 with $73,410 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $27.41 to $47.27. The median hourly rate was $35.3.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $34.54 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.76.
The median salary in Indiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Indiana Metros for Genetic Counselors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Genetic Counselors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 50 | $79,650 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN | 30 | $71,920 |
Top States for Genetic Counselors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Genetic Counselors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 490 | $93,410 |
Massachusetts | 170 | $83,260 |
New York | 160 | $86,170 |
Ohio | 130 | $76,410 |
Pennsylvania | 130 | $74,780 |
North Carolina | 120 | $72,030 |
Texas | 100 | $95,020 |
Michigan | 90 | $72,150 |
Virginia | 90 | $0 |
New Jersey | 80 | $83,410 |
Washington | 70 | $83,350 |
Wisconsin | 60 | $84,570 |
Arizona | 50 | $79,340 |
District of Columbia | 50 | $79,340 |
Illinois | 50 | $79,490 |
Colorado | 40 | $81,720 |
Indiana | 40 | $73,410 |
Maryland | 40 | $63,400 |
Missouri | 40 | $71,530 |
Tennessee | 40 | $74,870 |
Below are the states where Genetic Counselors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | $95,020 |
California | $93,410 |
Nevada | $92,600 |
Georgia | $86,230 |
New York | $86,170 |
Wisconsin | $84,570 |
New Jersey | $83,410 |
Washington | $83,350 |
Massachusetts | $83,260 |
Colorado | $81,720 |
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Occupation | Indiana Employment Total |
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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 1,500 |
Athletic Trainers | 690 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.