How much does a genetic counselor make in Minneapolis?
$102,000a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $49.04 an hour or $8,501 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.04
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,310Median: $102,000Highest 10%: $110,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,310 | $44.38 | |
| 25th | $96,180 | $46.24 | |
| Median | $102,000 | $49.04 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.59 | |
| 90th | $110,900 | $53.33 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $49.04 ($102,000 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $102,000 against $100,000 nationally, 2% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $102,000, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for genetic counselor pay?
8 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,900 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.