Genetic Counselors Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Genetic Counselors positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$98,910
National average
Salary Range
$78,680 – $137,780
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Genetic Counselors Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $159,960 | $125,640 | $198,210 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $149,850 | $117,910 | $180,340 |
| California | $135,090 | $101,900 | $171,910 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $130,310 | $101,120 | $158,850 |
| New Jersey | $120,550 | $52,900 | $171,010 |
| Virginia | $106,060 | $84,500 | $156,360 |
| Vermont | $106,000 | $105,370 | $108,330 |
| South Carolina | $105,500 | $78,520 | $115,520 |
| Colorado | $104,840 | $75,040 | $128,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $104,790 | $83,330 | $122,010 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $104,100 | $81,630 | $145,360 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,060 | $75,000 | $136,050 |
| Maryland | $102,960 | $79,240 | $135,040 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,690 | $71,410 | $128,610 |
| New York | $100,110 | $84,350 | $126,870 |
| Washington | $99,820 | $71,410 | $128,610 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $99,330 | $86,340 | $145,810 |
| Arizona | $99,270 | $78,350 | $107,520 |
| Florida | $99,110 | $71,020 | $125,650 |
| Minnesota | $99,090 | $85,470 | $106,700 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $98,440 | $85,910 | $106,660 |
| Texas | $97,480 | $79,370 | $117,590 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $94,000 | $83,830 | $105,610 |
| Connecticut | $93,920 | $69,690 | $125,050 |
| Massachusetts | $93,910 | $78,540 | $142,170 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $93,770 | $78,540 | $130,170 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $92,720 | $79,240 | $129,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,320 | $80,620 | $115,010 |
| Ohio | $92,310 | $73,890 | $121,120 |
| Madison, WI | $91,820 | $86,460 | $108,300 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $91,620 | $83,900 | $112,210 |
| Utah | $91,620 | $83,900 | $112,210 |
| Tennessee | $90,780 | $81,670 | $90,780 |
| Michigan | $90,660 | $79,400 | $107,940 |
| Illinois | $89,980 | $81,210 | $119,590 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $89,980 | $82,930 | $112,170 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $89,950 | $79,370 | $114,160 |
| Missouri | $88,130 | $76,150 | $104,460 |
| North Carolina | $87,850 | $71,110 | $105,610 |
| District of Columbia | $87,520 | $70,290 | $126,810 |
| Wisconsin | $87,240 | $74,860 | $106,920 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $85,950 | $81,110 | $101,960 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $82,060 | $76,230 | $102,700 |
| Indiana | $81,760 | $49,160 | $106,710 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Genetic Counselors make?▾
The median annual salary for a Genetic Counselors is $98,910, with a typical range of $78,680 – $137,780 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Genetic Counselors?▾
Entry-level Genetic Counselors positions typically start around $78,680 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Genetic Counselorss earn the most?▾
Genetic Counselorss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.
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