SOC 29-9092 · May 2025 · United States
Genetic Counselors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Genetic Counselors across the United States is $100,040 per year, measured over 3,740 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $137,650.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Genetic Counselors
Pay for this occupation varies by 66.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $137,650 and Georgia pays $82,750.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $137,650 | 440 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $117,750 | 240 | |
| 3 | New York | $107,450 | 240 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $106,100 | 40 | |
| 5 | Delaware | $106,010 | 40 | |
| 6 | Washington | $102,920 | 100 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $102,730 | 50 | |
| 8 | Florida | $102,330 | 100 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $102,010 | 160 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $101,640 | 50 |
States with the most Genetic Counselors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 440 | $137,650 | |
| 2 | Tennessee | 340 | $94,380 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 240 | $117,750 | |
| 4 | New York | 240 | $107,450 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 230 | $94,930 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 200 | $97,240 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | 160 | $102,010 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 120 | $100,670 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 110 | $92,170 | |
| 10 | Florida | 100 | $102,330 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $177,990 | 120 |
| 2 | San Jose | $165,920 | 80 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $120,560 | 130 |
| 4 | New York | $109,130 | 390 |
| 5 | Philadelphia | $106,010 | 130 |
| 6 | Seattle | $102,920 | 80 |
| 7 | Phoenix | $102,710 | 40 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | $102,010 | 80 |
| 9 | Dallas | $101,390 | — |
| 10 | Washington | $100,380 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.