Genetic counselor earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$44.28 per hour

$92,100 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$35.52 per hour

$73,890 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$16.91 per hour

$35,180 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$14.17 per hour

$29,480 per year

10th percentile

Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$13.03 per hour

$27,090 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Genetic counselor salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Virginia $99,960
Kentucky $99,770
Texas $99,450
Utah $98,430
Massachusetts $97,240
Illinois $95,880
Pennsylvania $94,930
Tennessee $94,380
Maryland $94,050
South Carolina $93,600
North Carolina $93,570
Nevada $92,600
Wisconsin $92,170
Indiana $89,640
Michigan $84,970
Missouri $83,980
Georgia $82,750
Alabama $35,180
California $137,650
New Jersey $117,750
New York $107,450
Colorado $106,100
Delaware $106,010
Washington $102,920
Arizona $102,730
Florida $102,330
Minnesota $102,010
Connecticut $101,640
Ohio $100,670
District of Columbia $100,380
Oregon $100,060

How do genetic counselor salaries compare to similar careers?

Genetic counselors earn 16% less than similar careers in Alabama. On average, they make less than social workers but more than marriage and family therapists.

Career Median Salary
Social worker salary $66K
Nurse educator salary $64K
Clinical psychologist salary $60K
Counseling psychologist salary $60K
School counselor salary $53K
Genetic counselor salary $35K
Credit counselor salary $44K
Rehabilitation counselor salary $43K
Clergy member salary $38K
Marriage and family therapist salary $39K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)