How much does a genetic counselor make in San Francisco?
$178,000a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $85.57 an hour or $14,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.57
- Vs. national median
- +78%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,200Median: $178,000Highest 10%: $186,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,200 | $58.75 | |
| 25th | $134,000 | $64.41 | |
| Median | $178,000 | $85.57 | |
| 75th | $186,900 | $89.85 | |
| 90th | $186,900 | $89.85 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| San Jose, CA | $165,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $120,600 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $85.57 ($178,000 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $178,000 against $100,000 nationally, 78% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $137,700, so San Francisco pays 29% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for genetic counselor pay?
1 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $122,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $186,900 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.