The average salary for a genetic counselor in Utah is around $79,310 per year.
Avg Salary
Genetic counselors earn an average yearly salary of $79,310.
Wages typically start from $66,450 and go up to $123,020.
38% above national average Updated in 2018
Genetic counselor earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$59.14 per hour
$123,020 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$46.12 per hour
$95,920 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$38.13 per hour
$79,310 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$34.26 per hour
$71,270 per year
10th percentile
Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$31.95 per hour
$66,450 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 Utah. On average, they make less than anesthesiologist assistants but more than counseling psychologists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist assistant salary | $100K |
| Physician assistant salary | $100K |
| Neuropsychologist salary | $96K |
| Physical therapist salary | $82K |
| Radiation therapist salary | $83K |
| Genetic counselor salary | $79K |
| Occupational therapist salary | $85K |
| Informatics nurse specialist salary | $78K |
| Clinical psychologist salary | $71K |
| Counseling psychologist salary | $71K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)