How much does a genetic counselor make in New York?
$109,100a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $52.47 an hour or $9,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.47
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,240Median: $109,100Highest 10%: $164,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,240 | $37.13 | |
| 25th | $100,900 | $48.50 | |
| Median | $109,100 | $52.47 | |
| 75th | $133,500 | $64.16 | |
| 90th | $164,100 | $78.88 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $52.47 ($109,100 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $109,100 against $100,000 nationally, 9% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,500, so New York pays 2% more.
Where does New York rank for genetic counselor pay?
4 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,100 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.