How much does a genetic counselor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $48.10 an hour or $8,337 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.10
- Average (mean)
- $104,600
- Jobs
- 3,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,270 | $37.63 | |
| 25th | $88,900 | $42.74 | |
| Median | $100,000 | $48.10 | |
| 75th | $116,100 | $55.84 | |
| 90th | $138,800 | $66.71 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $137,700 |
| New Jersey | $117,800 |
| New York | $107,500 |
| Colorado | $106,100 |
| Delaware | $106,000 |
| Washington | $102,900 |
| Arizona | $102,700 |
| Florida | $102,300 |
| Minnesota | $102,000 |
| Connecticut | $101,600 |
| Ohio | $100,700 |
| District of Columbia | $100,400 |
| Virginia | $99,960 |
| Kentucky | $99,770 |
| Texas | $99,450 |
| Utah | $98,430 |
| Massachusetts | $97,240 |
| Illinois | $95,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,930 |
| Tennessee | $94,380 |
| Maryland | $94,050 |
| South Carolina | $93,600 |
| North Carolina | $93,570 |
| Wisconsin | $92,170 |
| Indiana | $89,640 |
| Michigan | $84,970 |
| Missouri | $83,980 |
| Georgia | $82,750 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $178,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $165,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $120,600 |
| New York, NY | $109,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,900 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $102,700 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $101,400 |
| Washington, DC | $100,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $99,030 |
| Atlanta, GA | $98,660 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $98,430 |
| Boston, MA | $97,240 |
| Houston, TX | $97,060 |
In other countries
Genetic Counselor belongs to the international group "Health professionals not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $48.10 ($100,000 a year).
How much does a genetic counselor make a month?
About $8,337 a month before tax, based on a median of $100,000 a year.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,270 or less a year ($37.63 an hour); the top 10% make $138,800 or more.
Which state pays genetic counselors the most?
California, with a median of $137,700 a year, followed by New Jersey ($117,800) and New York ($107,500).
Which city pays genetic counselors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $178,000 a year.
How many genetic counselors are there in the United States?
About 3,740 people work as genetic counselors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.