How much does a genetic counselor make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $50.97 an hour or $8,834 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.97
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,270 | $40.03 | |
| 25th | $89,210 | $42.89 | |
| Median | $106,000 | $50.97 | |
| 75th | $121,100 | $58.20 | |
| 90th | $166,300 | $79.94 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $99,030 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $50.97 ($106,000 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $106,000 against $100,000 nationally, 6% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $94,930, so Philadelphia pays 12% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for genetic counselor pay?
5 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,300 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.