Genetic Counselor Salary in the US

$76,570
per year
per month
$6,380
per month
per year
Bonus
$3,300/year
Bonus
$270/month

Genetic Counselor - Average Salary

The average salary for a Genetic Counselor is $76,570 per year ($6,380 per month), which is $23,080 (+43%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Genetic Counselor can expect an average starting salary of $64,430. The highest salaries can exceed $110,750.
$64,430
Low
$76,570
Average salary
$110,750
High
$5,370
Low
$6,380
Average salary
$9,230
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$59,100
$118,250
Salary$64,430 - 110,750
Bonus$0 - 7,500
Total Pay$64,430 - 118,250
$0
$4,930
$9,850
Salary$5,370 - 9,230
Bonus$0 - 620
Total Pay$5,370 - 9,850

Genetic Counselor Salary Range

Low
$64,430
Average salary
$76,570
Senior
$91,280
High
$110,750
Low
$5,370
Average salary
$6,380
Senior
$7,610
High
$9,230

Genetic Counselor - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Genetic Counselor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $70,220 per year. A mid level Genetic Counselor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $83,640, while a Senior Genetic Counselor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $90,640. Genetic Counselors with more than 20 years of experience earn $103,420 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Genetic Counselor

Late Career▲ +35%
Senior▲ +18%
Mid Level▲ +9%
Average Salary$76,570/year
Entry Level▼ -8%

Gender Breakdown

Female
84%
Male
16%

Genetic Counselor - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Genetic Counselor jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Genetic Counselor

How much does a Genetic Counselor make in the US?
A Genetic Counselor in the US earns an average of $76,570 gross per year, which is about $6,380 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Genetic Counselor updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Genetic Counselor in the US?
The starting salary of a Genetic Counselor in the US is around $64,430 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Genetic Counselor in the US?
The highest salary of a Genetic Counselor in the US can reach and exceed $110,750 gross per year.
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