The average salary for a genetic counselor in Washington is around $83,350 per year.
Avg Salary
Genetic counselors earn an average yearly salary of $83,350.
Wages typically start from $67,800 and go up to $103,540.
15% above national average Updated in 2018
Genetic counselor earnings by seniority
Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$49.78 per hour
$103,540 per year
Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$46.05 per hour
$95,780 per year
Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$40.07 per hour
$83,350 per year
Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$35.35 per hour
$73,520 per year
Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$32.60 per hour
$67,800 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 Washington. On average, they make less than magnetic resonance imaging technologists but more than occupational therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Magnetic resonance imaging technologist salary | $92K |
| Dental hygienist salary | $93K |
| Diagnostic medical sonographer salary | $89K |
| Audiologist salary | $84K |
| Physical therapist salary | $86K |
| Genetic counselor salary | $83K |
| Clinical nurse specialist salary | $80K |
| Registered nurse salary | $80K |
| Acute care nurse practitioner salary | $80K |
| Occupational therapist salary | $80K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)