The salary statistics of genetic counselors in the industry sector of educational services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare genetic counselors salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $87,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for genetic counselors in the industry sector of educational services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) genetic counselors is $101,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid genetic counselors is $55,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry sector of educational services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $74,440 | 1.49% | 19.16% |
| 2017 | $73,330 | 12.91% | - |
| 2016 | $63,860 | 1.38% | - |
| 2015 | $62,980 | 5.78% | - |
| 2014 | $59,340 | -2.97% | - |
| 2013 | $61,100 | 1.51% | - |
| 2012 | $60,180 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].