The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of offices of physicians 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 | $40,090 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $67,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $80,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,250 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of offices of physicians. 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 $102,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $80,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $40,090.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of Offices of Physicians from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $80,920 | 7.88% | 40.94% |
| 2016 | $74,540 | 7.15% | - |
| 2015 | $69,210 | 5.82% | - |
| 2014 | $65,180 | 9.07% | - |
| 2013 | $59,270 | 19.37% | - |
| 2012 | $47,790 | - | - |
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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