Occupation Salary Profile

Genetic Counselors

SOC Code: 29-9092

Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.

National Median (BLS)
$104,310
▲ +4.52% Nominal +1.22% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$93,558
▲ +2.6% Nominal ▼ -0.51% Real
Average Base Salary
$95,770
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
40
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Genetic Counselors.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,900
25th Percentile $80,000
National Median (50th Percentile) $104,310
75th Percentile $107,970
90th Percentile $130,200
P10: $50,900 P50 (Median): $104,310 P90: $130,200
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H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 37 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $93,558
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +2.6%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -0.51%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $74,485
25th Percentile $81,203
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $93,558
75th Percentile $102,211
90th Percentile $114,738
H-1B P10: $74,485 H-1B P50: $93,558 H-1B P90: $114,738
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Genetic Counselors roles ($93,558) is -10.3% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($104,310).