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What is a genetics nurse and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a genetics nurse. For example, did you know that they make an average of $31.25 an hour? That's $65,002 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 195,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGenetics NurseUS Average
Salary
5.1

Avg. Salary $65,002

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
10.0

Growth Rate 6%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.42%

Asian 9.63%

Black or African American 7.51%

Hispanic or Latino 6.98%

Unknown 4.11%

White 71.36%

Gender

female 85.71%

male 14.29%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress Level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
9.1

Complexity Level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
7.8

Work Life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a genetics nurse

  1. Explore genetics nurse education requirements

    Most common genetics nurse degrees

    Bachelor's

    38.5 %

    Associate

    38.5 %

    Master's

    15.4 %

  2. Start to develop specific genetics nurse skills

    Skills
    ascdesc
    		Percentages
    ascdesc
    Genetic Disorders100.00%

  3. Complete relevant genetics nurse training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New genetics nurses learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a genetics nurse based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real genetics nurse resumes.

  4. Research genetics nurse duties and responsibilities

    • Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
    • Perform and participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
    • Maintain documentation according to Medicare and MDS criteria.

  5. Apply for genetics nurse jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a genetics nurse job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average genetics nurse salary

The average Genetics Nurse salary in the United States is $65,002 per year or $31 per hour. Genetics nurse salaries range between $39,000 and $106,000 per year.

Average Genetics Nurse Salary
$65,002 Yearly
$31.25 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Updated January 8, 2025

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