Genetic Counselors in Texas
Get the information you need to know about working as a Genetic Counselor.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Genetic Counselors in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Genetic Counselors in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Genetic Counselors in Texas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Genetic Counselors Work in Texas?
In 2018, there were 100 Genetic Counselors working in the state.
There were 100 Genetic Counselors employed in this state in 2017.
The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.
The typical state has 60 Genetic Counselors working in it, which means Texas has more Genetic Counselors than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Genetic Counselors in this state are growing at a rate of 50.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 29.0%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 120 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 Texas?
In 2018 wages for Genetic Counselors ranged from $68,680 to $122,010 with $95,020 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $33.02 to $58.66. The median hourly rate was $45.68.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $37.8 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $7.88.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Texas 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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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 40 | $80,790 |
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 | Texas Employment Total |
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Athletic Trainers | 2,370 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 1,910 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.