The salary statistics and trend of genetic counselors in the industry of specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals 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 | $57,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,360 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $84,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for genetic counselors in the industry of specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals. 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 $95,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent genetic counselors is $57,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry of Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,800 | 0.15% | 10.28% |
| 2016 | $74,690 | 6.27% | - |
| 2015 | $70,010 | 2.66% | - |
| 2014 | $68,150 | 2.54% | - |
| 2013 | $66,420 | -1.04% | - |
| 2012 | $67,110 | - | - |
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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