How much does a genetic counselor make in Atlanta?
$98,660a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $47.43 an hour or $8,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.43
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 19
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,200Median: $98,660Highest 10%: $131,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 25th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $98,660 | $47.43 | |
| 75th | $115,200 | $55.37 | |
| 90th | $131,200 | $63.05 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
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| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $47.43 ($98,660 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $98,660 against $100,000 nationally, 1% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $82,750, so Atlanta pays 19% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for genetic counselor pay?
12 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,200 or more.
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.