Careers · Genetic Counselors · Minnesota
Genetic Counselors in Minnesota
Genetic counselors assess whether individuals and families face risks for inherited conditions like genetic disorders and birth defects. They work in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices, providing information to patients and healthcare providers to support decision-making about testing, treatment, and family planning. In Minnesota the median pay is $102,010 a year, 2% above the national median of $100,040.
$102,010median pay in Minnesota, per year
$95,320–$104,950middle half earn
160employed in Minnesota
$100,040U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Minnesota
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Minnesota or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
BiologyTherapy and CounselingPsychologyMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Genetic Counselors.
Licenses and training in Minnesota
Genetic Counselors pay in other states
California · $137,650New Jersey · $117,750New York · $107,450Colorado · $106,100Delaware · $106,010Washington · $102,920Arizona · $102,730Florida · $102,330Connecticut · $101,640Ohio · $100,670
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against genetic counselors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against genetic counselors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-9092.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Minnesota, annual.