Genetic Counselors in Alabama
Get the information you need to know about working as a Genetic Counselor.
$35,180
Median Salary
- Genetic Counselors in Alabama earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Genetic Counselor Career?
What do Genetic Counselors Make in Alabama?
In 2018 wages for Genetic Counselors ranged from $27,090 to $92,100 with $35,180 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.03 to $44.28. The median hourly rate was $16.91.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $16.88 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.03.
The median salary in Alabama is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Explore Best Ranked Schools for You
Explore the best ranked schools for the programs you are most interested in.
Top States for Genetic Counselors Employment
View the list below to see where most Genetic Counselors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 490 | $93,410 |
Massachusetts | 170 | $83,260 |
New York | 160 | $86,170 |
Ohio | 130 | $76,410 |
Pennsylvania | 130 | $74,780 |
North Carolina | 120 | $72,030 |
Texas | 100 | $95,020 |
Michigan | 90 | $72,150 |
Virginia | 90 | $0 |
New Jersey | 80 | $83,410 |
Washington | 70 | $83,350 |
Wisconsin | 60 | $84,570 |
Arizona | 50 | $79,340 |
District of Columbia | 50 | $79,340 |
Illinois | 50 | $79,490 |
Colorado | 40 | $81,720 |
Indiana | 40 | $73,410 |
Maryland | 40 | $63,400 |
Missouri | 40 | $71,530 |
Tennessee | 40 | $74,870 |
Below are the states where Genetic Counselors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median 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 |
Related Careers in Alabama
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Alabama Employment Total |
---|---|
Athletic Trainers | 540 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 420 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.