Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace genetic counselors?AI replacement risk 57% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$100,040
25th–75th pct. $88,900–$116,140
Top pay (est.)
$180,400
Top 10% $138,760
Pay in 5 years
$116,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$135,900est.
$116,900–$157,800
Outlook score
65/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+10.4%
300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Genetic Counselors? AI replacement risk

57%
Moderate
Ranked #610 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Genetic Counselors

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Writing
4.4
Social Perceptiveness
4.1
Active Learning
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Complex Problem Solving
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Biology
5.9
Therapy and Counseling
5.6
Education and Training
5.4
English Language
5.3
Customer and Personal Service
5.3
Psychology
5.1
Sociology and Anthropology
4.6
Administrative
4.4

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersGetting InformationProcessing InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Master's degree
90%
Professional degree
5%
Post-master's certificate
5%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
33%
6–12 months
19%
3–6 months
19%
None / short demo
14%
1–3 months
10%
1–2 years
5%

Related work experience

None
57%
1–2 years
19%
2–4 years
10%
6–12 months
10%
1–3 months
5%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.