The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of hospitals - privately 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 | $56,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,060 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $87,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,430 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of hospitals - privately 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 $101,430. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $56,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of Hospitals - Privately owned from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,760 | 3.14% | 16.60% |
| 2016 | $72,410 | 3.12% | - |
| 2015 | $70,150 | 4.78% | - |
| 2014 | $66,800 | 2.04% | - |
| 2013 | $65,440 | 4.72% | - |
| 2012 | $62,350 | - | - |
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.