Genetic Counselors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for genetic counselors is $48.09 an hour ($100,040 a year). About 3,740 people work in this job there.
Pay range for genetic counselors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.63 | $78,270 |
| 25% of workers | $42.74 | $88,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.09 | $100,040 |
| 75% of workers | $55.84 | $116,140 |
| 90% of workers | $66.71 | $138,760 |
Best-paying states for genetic counselors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $137,650 | 440 |
| New Jersey | $117,750 | 240 |
| New York | $107,450 | 240 |
| Colorado | $106,100 | 40 |
| Delaware | $106,010 | 40 |
| Washington | $102,920 | 100 |
| Arizona | $102,730 | 50 |
| Florida | $102,330 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $102,010 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $101,640 | 50 |
Education, experience and outlook for genetic counselors
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +10.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
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