DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-9092 Genetic Counselors
Occupational Description:
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | $39.28/hr | $0.59/hr | $33.27/hr | $35.19/hr | $38.37/hr | $43.05/hr | $48.54/hr |
| U S | 2,390 | 127 | $40.96/hr | $0.49/hr | $29.79/hr | $34.36/hr | $39.77/hr | $47.66/hr | $55.74/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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