Genetic Counselors in Virginia
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How Many Genetic Counselors Work in Virginia?
In Virginia, there were 90 people working as Genetic Counselors in the year 2018.
There were 70 Genetic Counselors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 60 Genetic Counselors working in it, which means Virginia has more Genetic Counselors than average.
What do Genetic Counselors Make in Virginia?
Workers in this field were paid a median of $37.07 an hour in 2017.
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Top Virginia 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 |
---|---|---|
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 70 | $84,690 |
Top States for Genetic Counselors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Genetic Counselors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
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 | Virginia Employment Total |
---|---|
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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