How much does a genetic counselor make in Seattle?
$102,900a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $49.48 an hour or $8,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.48
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,510Median: $102,900Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,510 | $35.34 | |
| 25th | $99,250 | $47.72 | |
| Median | $102,900 | $49.48 | |
| 75th | $127,600 | $61.36 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.14 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $49.48 ($102,900 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $102,900 against $100,000 nationally, 3% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $102,900, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for genetic counselor pay?
6 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,400 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.