Genealogist Professional
Impact: Direct Client Impact
Researches family histories and ancestral lines for clients using historical records and genetic data.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Solo-focused
- Client facing
- Frequent
- Impact visibility
- Low
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Schedule flexibility
- Moderate
- Remote work
- Hybrid
- Typical work hours
- 40 to 50 hours
- Stress level
- Low
At a glance
- Median salary
- $74,234
- Entry-level
- $38,115
- Senior
- $103,202
- Growth by 2033
- 19%
- Demand
- Growing Fast
- Freelance potential
- None
- Salary growth potential
- 8%
- Typical student debt
- $14,923 to $53,345
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- Research Methods
- Statistical Analysis
- Software Proficiency
Soft skills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Leadership
Technical complexity: Low
How to get there
- Minimum education
- Master's Degree
- Licensing
- Optional
- Years to mid-career
- 3 to 10 years
- Years to senior
- 13 to 18 years
- Career switching
- Easy
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Advance through experience and specialization.
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- 62%
- AI disruption risk
- Low
- Demand trend
- Growing Fast
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 6.3/10
- Meaning
- 9.5/10
- Work-life balance
- 2.9/10
- Prestige
- 6.9/10
- Social perception
- High