Genetic Counselors in District of Columbia
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- Genetic Counselors in District of Columbia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Genetic Counselors Work in District of Columbia?
50 people worked as Genetic Counselors in 2018 in this state.
The typical state has 60 Genetic Counselors working in it, which means District of Columbia has fewer Genetic Counselors than average.
What do Genetic Counselors Make in District of Columbia?
In 2018 wages for Genetic Counselors ranged from $59,200 to $100,550 with $79,340 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $28.46 to $48.34. The median hourly rate was $38.14.
The median salary in District of Columbia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top District of Columbia Metros for Genetic Counselors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Genetic Counselors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 70 | $84,690 |
Top States for Genetic Counselors Employment
The table below shows the states 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 |
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Occupation | District of Columbia Employment Total |
---|---|
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 100 |
Athletic Trainers | 70 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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