Behavioral Geneticist Career

*A job as a Behavioral Geneticist falls under the broader career category of Geneticists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Geneticists : Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.


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Geneticist Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$77,830

Median Hourly Wage

$37.42*

Total Employed Nationally

35,110


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.