Genetic counselor earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$48.21 per hour

$100,270 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$43.94 per hour

$91,390 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$38.14 per hour

$79,340 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$34.06 per hour

$70,850 per year

10th percentile

Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$31.53 per hour

$65,580 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 19% more than similar careers in Arizona. On average, they make less than nurse educators but more than school counselors.

Career Median Salary
Nurse educator salary $76K
Genetic counselor salary $79K
Clinical psychologist salary $62K
Counseling psychologist salary $62K
Clergy member salary $49K
School counselor salary $48K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)