The average salary for a genetic counselor in the United States is $98,130, but the range typically falls between $83,380 and $108,090. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $47.18, with a range between $40.09 and $51.97.
There are approximately 3,050 people employed as a genetic counselor in the United States. With California, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of genetic counselors.The state with the best pay for a genetic counselor is California, with an average annual salary of $138,540, while Tennessee has the lowest average annual salary of $73,810.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $72,530 | $34.87 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,380 | $40.09 |
| Median | $95,770 | $46.05 |
| 75th Percentile | $108,090 | $51.97 |
| 90th Percentile | $132,190 | $63.55 |
The salary of a genetic counselor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a genetic counselor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for genetic counselors are California, Connecticut, Colorado, New Jersey, Vermont while the worst states are Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, District of Columbia, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $75,420 | $95,030 | $119,700 |
| California | $102,250 | $138,540 | $173,600 |
| Colorado | $72,130 | $105,500 | $132,300 |
| Connecticut | $90,340 | $112,060 | $129,840 |
| District of Columbia | $84,140 | $93,230 | $115,020 |
| Florida | $56,380 | $95,370 | $121,930 |
| Illinois | $79,830 | $92,800 | $108,690 |
| Indiana | $47,300 | $82,180 | $103,670 |
| Maryland | $80,000 | $89,130 | $99,120 |
| Massachusetts | $66,150 | $99,810 | $136,680 |
| Michigan | $79,610 | $94,460 | $113,500 |
| Minnesota | $84,110 | $93,500 | $100,210 |
| Missouri | $70,250 | $88,610 | $103,770 |
| New Jersey | $86,170 | $101,970 | $121,670 |
| New York | $52,680 | $93,050 | $126,800 |
| North Carolina | $68,400 | $86,950 | $107,200 |
| Ohio | $43,050 | $77,350 | $109,920 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,700 | $86,100 | $102,680 |
| Tennessee | $37,100 | $73,810 | $104,880 |
| Texas | $81,580 | $99,350 | $128,660 |
| Vermont | $99,880 | $107,220 | $130,570 |
| Virginia | $78,460 | $94,790 | $122,090 |
| Washington | $68,640 | $100,760 | $145,600 |
| Wisconsin | $78,890 | $89,040 | $102,560 |
Even between cities, the salary of a genetic counselor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for genetic counselors is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $150,410.The city with the lowest average salary for genetic counselors is Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson area, IN with an average salary of $81,570.
Areas with highest average salaries for genetic counselors
Areas with lowest average salaries for genetic counselors
The number of genetic counselors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of genetic counselors has increased by 770. On average, the number of genetic counselors has been increasing by 8.4% each year. The salary of genetic counselors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of genetic counselors has increased by $8,420. On average, the salary of genetic counselors has been increasing by 2.3% each year.
Genetic Counselors are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for genetic counselors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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