Top 15 cities for genetic counselors by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $159,680 |
|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $155,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $126,530 |
| New York, NY | $115,310 |
| Seattle, WA | $111,730 |
| Washington, DC | $107,650 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,340 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $104,420 |
| Boston, MA | $103,500 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $102,820 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,210 |
| Dallas, TX | $97,940 |
| Chicago, IL | $96,500 |
| Houston, TX | $96,150 |
| Baltimore, MD | $95,760 |
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Genetic Counselors salary by state
California pays genetic counselors the most statewide, $143,090 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $143,090 | $137,650 | 440 | 3 | $159,680 | $126,530 |
| New York | $112,230 | $107,450 | 240 | 1 | $115,310 | $115,310 |
| New Jersey | $111,660 | $117,750 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $110,030 | $102,920 | 100 | 1 | $111,730 | $111,730 |
| Delaware | $107,970 | $106,010 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $105,870 | $99,960 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $105,700 | $106,100 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $104,140 | $101,640 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $104,110 | $102,730 | 50 | 1 | $104,420 | $104,420 |
| Massachusetts | $102,680 | $97,240 | 200 | 1 | $103,500 | $103,500 |
| Utah | $102,130 | $98,430 | 50 | 1 | $102,820 | $102,820 |
| Minnesota | $100,880 | $102,010 | 160 | 1 | $101,210 | $101,210 |
| Maryland | $100,000 | $94,050 | 50 | 1 | $95,760 | $95,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,720 | $94,930 | 230 | 2 | $106,340 | $95,030 |
| Kentucky | $98,700 | $99,770 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $98,590 | $102,330 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $96,580 | $95,880 | 90 | 1 | $96,500 | $96,500 |
| Texas | $96,470 | $99,450 | n/a | 2 | $97,940 | $96,150 |
| Washington, D.C. | $95,450 | $100,380 | 40 | 1 | $107,650 | $107,650 |
| South Carolina | $95,400 | $93,600 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $93,790 | $94,380 | 340 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $93,710 | $100,670 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $93,010 | $93,570 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $90,140 | $92,170 | 110 | 1 | $92,030 | $92,030 |
| Missouri | $89,090 | $83,980 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $88,280 | $84,970 | 80 | 1 | $88,290 | $88,290 |
| Indiana | $85,690 | $89,640 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $78,870 | $82,750 | n/a | 1 | $83,900 | $83,900 |
Genetic Counselors salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $159,680 | $177,990 | $76.77 | 120 |
| San Jose, CA | $155,940 | $165,920 | $74.97 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $126,530 | $120,560 | $60.83 | 130 |
| New York, NY | $115,310 | $109,130 | $55.44 | 390 |
| Seattle, WA | $111,730 | $102,920 | $53.72 | 80 |
| Washington, DC | $107,650 | $100,380 | $51.75 | 80 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,340 | $106,010 | $51.13 | 130 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $104,420 | $102,710 | $50.20 | 40 |
| Boston, MA | $103,500 | $97,240 | $49.76 | 180 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $102,820 | $98,430 | $49.43 | 50 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,210 | $102,010 | $48.66 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $97,940 | $101,390 | $47.09 | n/a |
| Chicago, IL | $96,500 | $95,880 | $46.39 | 80 |
| Houston, TX | $96,150 | $97,060 | $46.23 | 50 |
| Baltimore, MD | $95,760 | $89,190 | $46.04 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $95,030 | $99,030 | $45.69 | 100 |
| Madison, WI | $92,030 | $89,600 | $44.24 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $88,290 | $82,230 | $42.45 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $83,900 | $98,660 | $40.34 | n/a |
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Genetic Counselors salary: questions
Where do genetic counselors make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $159,680 a year, among the 19 metro areas we cover.
What is the average genetic counselors salary in the U.S.?
$104,620 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $100,040, so half of genetic counselors earn more than that and half less.
What salary should genetic counselors ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of genetic counselors nationwide earn between $88,900 (25th percentile) and $116,140 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays genetic counselors the most?
California, with a statewide average of $143,090 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is genetic counselors pay the lowest?
Atlanta, GA, at $83,900 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9092.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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