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How much do genetic counselors make?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that genetic counselors make a mean annual income of $85,700 as of May 2020, which is approximately $43.13 per hour. The lowest 10 percent of genetic counselors earned less than $66,930, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $126,350.
How to find genetic counselor jobs
46% of genetic counselors work in hospitals, so the majority of jobs can be found there. To find genetic counselor jobs in your area, search HealthJob's genetic counselor job board.
How much do genetic counselors earn in each state?
The table below compares genetic counselor salaries across states and U.S. territories (Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wages May 2020). You can also find data for the number of genetic counselors in each state as well as the number of genetic counselors per 1,000 jobs—a figure that can help you determine the job's popularity in a given location. Not all locations have employment statistics.
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