Genetic Counselors
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.
3,740 people do this job in the US. $100,040 a year.
of the working time. Estimate.
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Measured, from Anthropic's usage data (2025). Counts help on part of a task.
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Share of the working time within reach, now to 2030
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At this date and pace, models finish tasks up to 4.4 h long four times in five.
How far this has come
With GPT-4, measured in March 2023, 0% of this job's working time was within reach at . With Claude 3.7 Sonnet, measured in February 2025, 0%. With Claude Mythos Preview (early), measured in April 2026, 60%. Today's estimate: 68%.
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The tasks
Sorted by . 19 tasks from .
| Task | Kind | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians.Done several times a day by most who do it. | 14% | 1.7 h50 min to 3.3 h | 90%Half by now | |
| Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.Done several times a day by most who do it. | 10% | 1.3 h25 min to 2.5 h | 87%Half by now | |
| Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.Done hourly or more by most who do it. | 8% | 1.1 h25 min to 2.1 h | 95%Half by now | |
| Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.Done several times a day by most who do it. AI observed on this task. | 7% | 50 min25 min to 1.7 h | Stays with people | |
| Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.Done several times a day by most who do it. | 7% | 50 min17 min to 1.7 h | Stays with people | |
| Engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics or genetic counseling.Done more than yearly by most who do it. | 7% | 2.1 work days3.3 h to 1.7 work weeks | 1%Half by Sep 2028 | |
| Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.Done several times a day by most who do it. | 6% | 50 min25 min to 1.7 h | 99%Half by now | |
| Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs, such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, financial issues, and marital conflicts to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.Done several times a day by most who do it. | 6% | 50 min25 min to 1.7 h | 99%Half by now | |
| Prepare or provide genetics-related educational materials to patients or medical personnel.Done more than weekly by most who do it. | 6% | 1.7 h38 min to 3.3 h | 80%Half by now | |
| Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.Done daily by most who do it. | 5% | 1.3 h25 min to 2.5 h | 87%Half by now | |
| Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.Done several times a day by most who do it. | 5% | 38 min17 min to 1.3 h | 100%Half by now | |
| Evaluate or make recommendations for standards of care or clinical operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, ethics, legislation, or policies.Done more than yearly by most who do it. | 5% | 2.5 h50 min to 6.7 h | 46%Half by Oct 2026 |
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