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Genetic counselors use family and personal medical histories and laboratory tests to determine an individual's risk of having inherited a genetic condition. They may suggest treatment plans for genetic conditions that have already been diagnosed, or inform patients about the consequences of and treatment options for inheritable conditions. These professionals often work in collaboration with an individual's physicians, and provide detailed written reports of genetic counseling sessions. A Master's degree is mandatory in this field.

A Genetic Counselor will usually earn an average pay level somewhere between 24000 - 36000 based on experience and talent. Genetic Counselors will normally receive a compensation of Thirty Eight Thousand Three Hundred dollars annually.

Genetic Counselors can receive the highest pay in Texas, where they receive normal pay levels of about $57330. People holding these jobs are paid at the highest level in Finance and Insurance, where they can receive pay of $57270.

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