The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of ambulatory health care services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare genetic counselors salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $37,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,100 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,510 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of ambulatory health care 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 $110,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $37,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of Ambulatory Health Care Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,670 | 4.42% | 44.25% |
| 2016 | $79,970 | 1.79% | - |
| 2015 | $78,540 | 8.96% | - |
| 2014 | $71,500 | 13.45% | - |
| 2013 | $61,880 | 24.61% | - |
| 2012 | $46,650 | - | - |
The average salaries of genetic counselors in 16 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of genetic counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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