Genetic Counselor Salary
Genetic Counselors earn a median $100,040 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$100,040
$48.10 per hour
Range
$78,270 – $138,760
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
3,740
across the U.S.
Genetic Counselor take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$79,208
per year · effective tax rate 20.8%
$6,601Monthly
$3,300Twice a month
$3,046Every 2 weeks
$38.08Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,179
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,202
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,451
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$79,208
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $78,270 | $37.63 | $63,893 |
| 25th percentile | $88,900 | $42.74 | $71,371 |
| Median (50th) | $100,040 | $48.10 | $79,208 |
| 75th percentile | $116,140 | $55.84 | $90,534 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $138,760 | $66.71 | $106,108 |
Genetic Counselor salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $137,650 | $94,988 | $105,810 – $178,040 | 440 |
| New Jersey | $117,750 | $86,356 | $59,000 – $164,060 | 240 |
| New York | $107,450 | $79,122 | $88,530 – $141,430 | 240 |
| Colorado | $106,100 | $79,511 | $77,700 – $125,920 | 40 |
| Delaware | $106,010 | $77,752 | $83,850 – $146,450 | 40 |
| Washington | $102,920 | $81,234 | $65,470 – $133,410 | 100 |
| Arizona | $102,730 | $78,741 | $81,560 – $138,830 | 50 |
| Florida | $102,330 | $80,819 | $74,860 – $124,950 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $102,010 | $75,181 | $82,580 – $111,520 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $101,640 | $76,319 | $72,290 – $129,990 | 50 |
| Ohio | $100,670 | $77,665 | $80,860 – $108,940 | 120 |
| District of Columbia | $100,380 | $73,884 | $77,450 – $114,960 | 40 |
| Virginia | $99,960 | $74,218 | $73,610 – $134,220 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $99,770 | $75,644 | $80,410 – $114,290 | 50 |
| Texas | $99,450 | $78,793 | $76,380 – $118,840 | — |
| Utah | $98,430 | $74,612 | $84,170 – $134,920 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $97,240 | $72,596 | $81,510 – $145,310 | 200 |
| Illinois | $95,880 | $71,680 | $83,840 – $116,140 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,930 | $72,699 | $81,790 – $121,120 | 230 |
| Tennessee | $94,380 | $75,226 | $94,380 – $94,380 | 340 |
| Maryland | $94,050 | $70,890 | $81,800 – $130,870 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $93,600 | $70,219 | $79,240 – $114,110 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $93,570 | $71,432 | $79,540 – $111,840 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $92,170 | $70,167 | $55,090 – $112,270 | 110 |
| Indiana | $89,640 | $69,277 | $50,900 – $115,250 | 40 |
| Michigan | $84,970 | $65,246 | $73,750 – $107,960 | 80 |
| Missouri | $83,980 | $64,900 | $78,090 – $110,260 | 40 |
| Georgia | $82,750 | $63,373 | $40,450 – $131,150 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make?
The national median salary for genetic counselors is $100,040 a year ($48.10 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,270 and the top 10% earn over $138,760. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays genetic counselors the most?
California has the highest median pay at $137,650.
How many genetic counselors are there in the U.S.?
About 3,740 people work as genetic counselors nationwide.