How much does a genetic counselor make in Texas?
$99,450a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in Texas. That is $47.81 an hour or $8,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.81
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 28
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,380Median: $99,450Highest 10%: $118,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,380 | $36.72 | |
| 25th | $85,020 | $40.88 | |
| Median | $99,450 | $47.81 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.75 | |
| 90th | $118,800 | $57.13 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $101,400 |
| Houston, TX | $97,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for genetic counselors.
| 12. District of Columbia | $100,400 |
| 13. Virginia | $99,960 |
| 14. Kentucky | $99,770 |
| 15. Texas | $99,450 |
| 16. Utah | $98,430 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $97,240 |
| 18. Illinois | $95,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $47.81 ($99,450 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $99,450 against $100,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Texas rank for genetic counselor pay?
Texas ranks 15 of 28 states.
Which city in Texas pays genetic counselors the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $101,400 a year.
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.