Hourly Wage for Genetic Counselor Salary in the United States

How much does a Genetic Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Genetic Counselor in the United States is $41 as of October 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $36 and $46. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Perinatology Registered Nurse RN

Henrico Doctors Hospital Forest - Henrico , VA

Demonstrates leadership through effective communication with departmental staff, physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, and internal/external customers * Participates in program continuous quality ...

HCA - 2 days ago

Breast Surgery Opening in the Roanoke, VA Area - Established Patient Base

Britt Medical Search - Roanoke , VA

Breast Center offers comprehensive screening services, including a genetic counselor Incentive Package: * Employment contract with our Physician Services Group * Impressive base salary plus bonuses

National Association of Physician Recruiters - 34 days ago

MFLC Counselor (VA Multiple Locations)

Leidos Holdings Inc. - Reston , VA

Non-medical counseling is supportive in nature and addresses: living conditions; life skills ... condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic ...

Nexxt - 35 days ago

Counselor - Telehealth

Pinnacle Treatment Centers - Fredericksburg , VA

Counsel patient in crisis situations by identifying patient resources and coping abilities in order to help patient cope with and take steps to resolve situations utilizing crisis wave techniques

Glassdoor - 44 days ago

Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager

NUSTART FAMILY SERVICES LLC - Springfield , VA

We are seeking a Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager to join our team! You will provide recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in group or individual settings. Responsibilities: * Establish open ...

ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago

Mental Health Counselor

Talkspace - Richmond , VA

A LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or PhD in Clinical Psychology * Minimum of 3 years of direct clinical experience * Individual Professional malpractice liability insurance policy * Submission of a fully completed ...

ZipRecruiter - 29 days ago

What does a Genetic Counselor do?

Genetic Counselor

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and works under minimal supervision.

January 22, 2020

Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

February 20, 2020

Obtain informed consent to participate in NIDCD genetic research protocols, including whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing.

April 09, 2020

Reviews patient chart and evaluates family history through investigation of outside records, examination of affected individuals, or family testing of chromosome analysis, DNA studies, metabolic screening, etc.

April 26, 2020

Develops curricula and conducts lectures, small group discussions, and individual instruction for nursing, laboratory, and medical staff in all primary care and specialty areas.

June 01, 2020

Demonstrated clinical, counseling, interpersonal, analytical, communication, presentation, and instructional skills.

June 14, 2020

Maintains patients' files and records, such as number of patients counseled and types of referrals, according to departmental and laboratory standards.

June 17, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

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41

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Genetic Counselor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Genetic Counselor ranges from $36 to $46 with the average hourly pay of $41. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $36 to $46 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $41.

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