As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetics Counselor in the United States is $98,128. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,506 to $106,244, with most professionals earning between $74,014 and $113,633.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $106,244 | $8,854 | $2,043 | $51 |
| Average | $98,128 | $8,177 | $1,887 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,506 | $7,126 | $1,644 | $41 |
An entry-level Genetics Counselor with less than 1 year of experience earns about $93,983. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $94,360. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $98,734. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $102,125, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $102,368.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Genetics Counselor | $93,983 |
| Intermediate Level Genetics Counselor | $94,360 |
| Senior Level Genetics Counselor | $98,734 |
| Specialist Level Genetics Counselor | $102,125 |
| Expert Level Genetics Counselor | $102,368 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Genetics Counselor compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $121,374 in 2023 to approximately $122,321 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Genetics Counselor salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $98,128 | 72.7% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,507 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,808 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,570 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.7% | ||
| Pension | $4,121 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $12,455 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $134,960 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.1% |
| High School | 3.4% |
| Bachelors | 7.9% |
| Masters | 76.4% |
| Doctorate | 11.2% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Genetics Counselor is $98,128. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Genetics Counselor is $47; the average weekly pay of Genetics Counselor is $1,887; the average monthly pay of Genetics Counselor is $8,177.
A Genetics Counselor's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Genetics Counselor earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Genetics Counselor is $123,769.
The highest pay for Genetics Counselor is $113,633.
The lowest pay for Genetics Counselor is $74,014.
Provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Case Management: Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
Clinical Practice: Clinical practice is defined as a model of practice that involves those activities with and on behalf of clients, especially those activities completed in the client's presence and with the client's collaboration.
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