Genetic Counselor Salary
Genetic counselors assess individual and family risk for genetic conditions and provide information and support to patients.
Genetic Counselor Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level genetic counselors earn around $62,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $91,000. Senior-level genetic counselors can earn $125,000 or more.
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The salary range for genetic counselors varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $60,000, while the top 10% earn $130,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $60,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $89,990 |
| 75th Percentile | $108,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $130,000 |
Genetic Counselor Salary by State
Genetic Counselor salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $160,182, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $72,892.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $160,182 | Details → |
| #2 California | $131,385 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $128,686 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $116,087 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $114,287 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $107,988 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $107,088 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $104,388 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $102,589 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $100,789 | Details → |
| #11 New Hampshire | $97,189 | Details → |
| #12 Rhode Island | $97,189 | Details → |
| #13 Colorado | $96,289 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $95,389 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $92,690 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $92,690 | Details → |
| #17 Minnesota | $90,890 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $89,990 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $89,990 | Details → |
| #20 Nevada | $89,090 | Details → |
| #21 Pennsylvania | $89,090 | Details → |
| #22 Arizona | $87,290 | Details → |
| #23 Illinois | $87,290 | Details → |
| #24 Utah | $87,290 | Details → |
| #25 Texas | $84,591 | Details → |
| #26 Wisconsin | $84,591 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $83,691 | Details → |
| #28 Montana | $83,691 | Details → |
| #29 Idaho | $82,791 | Details → |
| #30 North Carolina | $82,791 | Details → |
| #31 Ohio | $82,791 | Details → |
| #32 Louisiana | $81,891 | Details → |
| #33 New Mexico | $81,891 | Details → |
| #34 Tennessee | $81,891 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $80,991 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $80,991 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $80,991 | Details → |
| #38 North Dakota | $80,991 | Details → |
| #39 Wyoming | $80,991 | Details → |
| #40 Iowa | $80,091 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $80,091 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $79,191 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $79,191 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $78,291 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $78,291 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $78,291 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $75,592 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $73,792 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $73,792 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $72,892 | Details → |
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- ● Assess genetic risk for patients
- ● Interpret genetic test results
- ● Counsel patients on genetic conditions
- ● Coordinate genetic testing
- ● Collaborate with healthcare teams
Top Skills
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 26% growth over the next decade
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