The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of hospitals - local government owned 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 | $57,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,150 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of hospitals - local government owned. 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 $99,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $57,250.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of Hospitals - Local government owned from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,810 | 14.11% | 16.12% |
| 2016 | $65,110 | 1.49% | - |
| 2015 | $64,140 | 4.27% | - |
| 2014 | $61,400 | 0.29% | - |
| 2013 | $61,220 | -3.87% | - |
| 2012 | $63,590 | - | - |
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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