The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of medical and diagnostic laboratories 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 | $35,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $84,970 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $116,810 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of medical and diagnostic laboratories. 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 $116,810. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $84,970. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $35,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $84,970 | -1.27% | 20.54% |
| 2016 | $86,050 | -7.39% | - |
| 2015 | $92,410 | 2.27% | - |
| 2014 | $90,310 | 17.09% | - |
| 2013 | $74,880 | 9.83% | - |
| 2012 | $67,520 | - | - |
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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