The average salary for a genetic counselor in the United States is around $85,438 per year.
Avg Salary
Genetic counselors earn an average yearly salary of $85,438.
Wages typically start from $64,705 and go up to $112,814.
32% above national average Updated in 2023
Genetic counselor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$54.24 per hour
$112,814 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$47.55 per hour
$98,897 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$41.08 per hour
$85,438 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$35.49 per hour
$73,811 per year
10th percentile
Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$31.11 per hour
$64,705 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Genetic counselor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $99,030 |
| Washington | $98,650 |
| Colorado | $98,030 |
| Texas | $97,490 |
| District of Columbia | $95,870 |
| Nevada | $92,600 |
| New Jersey | $88,310 |
| Ohio | $80,080 |
| Wisconsin | $80,020 |
| Minnesota | $79,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,810 |
| Arizona | $79,340 |
| Utah | $79,310 |
| Illinois | $78,920 |
| Missouri | $78,670 |
| South Carolina | $78,430 |
| Indiana | $78,270 |
| Virginia | $78,260 |
| Florida | $77,780 |
| North Carolina | $77,450 |
| Michigan | $75,810 |
| Tennessee | $63,630 |
| Maryland | $63,400 |
| Alabama | $35,180 |
| Georgia | $31,410 |
| California | $116,550 |
| Connecticut | $100,870 |
| New York | $100,870 |
| Oregon | $100,060 |
How do genetic counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Genetic counselors earn 39% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make more than career counselors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Genetic counselor salary | $85K |
| Clinical research coordinator salary | $54K |
| Marriage and family therapist salary | $59K |
| Mental health counselor salary | $48K |
| Career counselor salary | $48K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)