Genetic Counselors in Oregon
Is Oregon a good place for you to work as a Genetic Counselor?
- Genetic Counselors in Oregon earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Genetic Counselors Work in Oregon?
There were 40 Genetic Counselors employed in this state in 2017.
What do Genetic Counselors Make in Oregon?
In 2018 wages for Genetic Counselors ranged from $59,480 to $108,420 with $79,250 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $28.6 to $52.12. The median hourly rate was $38.1.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $41.49 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $3.39.
The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Genetic Counselors Employment
View the list below to see 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 |
---|---|
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 | Oregon Employment Total |
---|---|
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 670 |
Athletic Trainers | 210 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.