DOL Median (Washington)
$72,800
vs National
-2.9%
National: $75,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,525
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,800
-2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Genetic Counselors in Washington earns $72,800 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% below the national average of $75,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,525 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | $95,000 | 1 |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | $72,800 | 5 |
| Swedish Health Services | $71,396 | 3 |
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH SERVICES WASHINGTON | $67,309 | 1 |
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How much does a Genetic Counselors make in Washington?
The median Genetic Counselors salary in Washington is $72,800 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Genetic Counselors?
A Genetic Counselors in Washington earns 2.9% less than the national median of $75,000, or $63,525 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.