The salary statistics of genetic counselors in the industry sector of health care and social assistance are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare genetic counselors salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,270 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for genetic counselors in the industry sector of health care and social assistance. 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 $110,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid genetic counselors is $53,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of genetic counselors in the industry sector of health care and social assistance from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $82,110 | 4.41% | 31.38% |
| 2017 | $78,490 | 3.89% | - |
| 2016 | $75,440 | 2.88% | - |
| 2015 | $73,270 | 6.78% | - |
| 2014 | $68,300 | 6.95% | - |
| 2013 | $63,550 | 11.35% | - |
| 2012 | $56,340 | - | - |
The average salaries of genetic counselors in one industries in the health care and social assistance sector are shown below. For detailed genetic counselors salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Home Health Care Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].