How much does a genetic counselor make in Boston?
$97,240a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $46.75 an hour or $8,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.75
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,630Median: $97,240Highest 10%: $145,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,630 | $39.25 | |
| 25th | $82,580 | $39.70 | |
| Median | $97,240 | $46.75 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| 90th | $145,300 | $69.86 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $46.75 ($97,240 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $97,240 against $100,000 nationally, 3% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $97,240, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for genetic counselor pay?
14 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,300 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.