Genetic counselor earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$51.90 per hour

$107,960 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$47.82 per hour

$99,470 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$40.85 per hour

$84,970 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$36.18 per hour

$75,250 per year

10th percentile

Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:

$35.46 per hour

$73,750 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 10% more than similar careers in Michigan. On average, they make less than clinical psychologists but more than drug and alcohol counselors.

Career Median Salary
Clinical psychologist salary $85K
Counseling psychologist salary $85K
Genetic counselor salary $85K
Nurse educator salary $79K
Social worker salary $62K
Mental health counselor salary $62K
Drug and alcohol counselor salary $62K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)