The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of outpatient care centers 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 | $59,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $75,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,620 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of outpatient care centers. 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 $124,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,620. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $59,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of Outpatient Care Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,620 | 5.93% | 57.59% |
| 2016 | $85,250 | -0.33% | - |
| 2015 | $85,530 | 40.52% | - |
| 2014 | $50,870 | 34.07% | - |
| 2013 | $33,540 | -14.58% | - |
| 2012 | $38,430 | - | - |
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.
Back to: Salary of genetic counselors in the industry sector of health care and social assistance.