The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals - state 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 | $58,210 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,360 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals - state 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 $89,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $58,210.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals - State government owned from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,960 | 1.56% | 15.75% |
| 2016 | $71,820 | 8.51% | - |
| 2015 | $65,710 | 3.73% | - |
| 2014 | $63,260 | 2.83% | - |
| 2012 | $61,470 | - | - |
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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