The average salary for a genetic counselor in Michigan is around $72,150 per year.
Avg Salary
Genetic counselors earn an average yearly salary of $72,150.
Wages typically start from $56,500 and go up to $92,160.
11% above national average Updated in 2018
Genetic counselor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$44.31 per hour
$92,160 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$38.10 per hour
$79,250 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$34.69 per hour
$72,150 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$31.31 per hour
$65,130 per year
10th percentile
Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$27.17 per hour
$56,500 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Genetic counselor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Texas | $95,020 |
| California | $93,410 |
| Nevada | $92,600 |
| Georgia | $86,230 |
| New York | $86,170 |
| Wisconsin | $84,570 |
| New Jersey | $83,410 |
| Washington | $83,350 |
| Massachusetts | $83,260 |
| Colorado | $81,720 |
| Illinois | $79,490 |
| Arizona | $79,340 |
| District of Columbia | $79,340 |
| Utah | $79,310 |
| Oregon | $79,250 |
| South Carolina | $78,430 |
| Virginia | $77,140 |
| Minnesota | $77,040 |
| Ohio | $76,410 |
| Tennessee | $74,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,780 |
| Indiana | $73,410 |
| Michigan | $72,150 |
| North Carolina | $72,030 |
| Missouri | $71,530 |
| Maryland | $63,400 |
| Florida | $38,450 |
| Alabama | $35,180 |
How do genetic counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Genetic counselors earn about the same as related careers in Michigan. On average, they make less than radiation therapists but more than audiologists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Radiation therapist salary | $77K |
| Biomedical engineer salary | $76K |
| Speech language pathologist salary | $74K |
| Occupational therapist salary | $75K |
| Orthotist and prosthetist salary | $72K |
| Genetic counselor salary | $72K |
| Acute care nurse practitioner salary | $71K |
| Registered nurse salary | $71K |
| Clinical nurse specialist salary | $71K |
| Audiologist salary | $72K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)