How much does a genetic counselor make in Los Angeles?
$120,600a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $57.96 an hour or $10,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.96
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,100Median: $120,600Highest 10%: $163,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,100 | $50.54 | |
| 25th | $108,600 | $52.21 | |
| Median | $120,600 | $57.96 | |
| 75th | $144,600 | $69.52 | |
| 90th | $163,700 | $78.70 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| San Francisco, CA | $178,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $165,900 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $57.96 ($120,600 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $120,600 against $100,000 nationally, 21% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $137,700, so Los Angeles pays 12% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for genetic counselor pay?
3 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,700 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.