Genetic Counselors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$98,910
↑ 74.1% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Genetic Counselors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Genetic Counselors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 74.1% since 2012 ($56,800 → $98,910)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $98,910
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +22%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,910 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $95,770 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $89,990 | +12.3% |
| 2021 | $80,150 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | $85,700 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | $81,880 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $80,370 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | $77,480 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | $74,120 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $72,090 | +6.8% |
| 2014 | $67,500 | +6.1% |
| 2013 | $63,590 | +12.0% |
| 2012 | $56,800 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.