SOC 29-9092 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Genetic Counselors wages by metro
National median annual wage
$100,040
- 10th percentile
- $78,270
- 25th percentile
- $88,900
- Median
- $100,040
- 75th percentile
- $116,140
- 90th percentile
- $138,760
- Mean
- $104,620
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,740.
That median is 96.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 120 | $122,200 | $177,990 | $186,890 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 80 | $130,200 | $165,920 | $176,860 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 130 | $105,120 | $120,560 | $163,700 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 390 | $77,240 | $109,130 | $164,060 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 130 | $83,270 | $106,010 | $166,280 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 80 | $73,510 | $102,920 | $133,410 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 40 | $81,190 | $102,710 | $138,850 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 80 | $92,310 | $102,010 | $110,930 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | Not available | $76,380 | $101,390 | $121,980 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 80 | $77,450 | $100,380 | $142,240 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 100 | $81,790 | $99,030 | $118,910 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Not available | $45,200 | $98,660 | $131,150 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 50 | $84,170 | $98,430 | $134,920 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 180 | $81,630 | $97,240 | $145,310 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 50 | $82,510 | $97,060 | $104,940 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 80 | $84,780 | $95,880 | $116,140 |
| Madison, WI | 40 | $82,660 | $89,600 | $106,760 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $82,190 | $89,190 | $106,710 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 40 | $73,750 | $82,230 | $111,950 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 390 | $77,240 | $109,130 | $164,060 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 180 | $81,630 | $97,240 | $145,310 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 130 | $105,120 | $120,560 | $163,700 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 130 | $83,270 | $106,010 | $166,280 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 120 | $122,200 | $177,990 | $186,890 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 100 | $81,790 | $99,030 | $118,910 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 80 | $84,780 | $95,880 | $116,140 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 80 | $92,310 | $102,010 | $110,930 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 80 | $130,200 | $165,920 | $176,860 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 80 | $73,510 | $102,920 | $133,410 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 80 | $77,450 | $100,380 | $142,240 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 50 | $82,510 | $97,060 | $104,940 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 50 | $84,170 | $98,430 | $134,920 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 40 | $82,190 | $89,190 | $106,710 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 40 | $73,750 | $82,230 | $111,950 |
| Madison, WI | 40 | $82,660 | $89,600 | $106,760 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 40 | $81,190 | $102,710 | $138,850 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 440 | $105,810 | $137,650 | $178,040 |
| New Jersey | 240 | $59,000 | $117,750 | $164,060 |
| New York | 240 | $88,530 | $107,450 | $141,430 |
| Colorado | 40 | $77,700 | $106,100 | $125,920 |
| Delaware | 40 | $83,850 | $106,010 | $146,450 |
| Washington | 100 | $65,470 | $102,920 | $133,410 |
| Arizona | 50 | $81,560 | $102,730 | $138,830 |
| Florida | 100 | $74,860 | $102,330 | $124,950 |
| Minnesota | 160 | $82,580 | $102,010 | $111,520 |
| Connecticut | 50 | $72,290 | $101,640 | $129,990 |
| Ohio | 120 | $80,860 | $100,670 | $108,940 |
| District of Columbia | 40 | $77,450 | $100,380 | $114,960 |
| Virginia | 100 | $73,610 | $99,960 | $134,220 |
| Kentucky | 50 | $80,410 | $99,770 | $114,290 |
| Texas | Not available | $76,380 | $99,450 | $118,840 |
| Utah | 50 | $84,170 | $98,430 | $134,920 |
| Massachusetts | 200 | $81,510 | $97,240 | $145,310 |
| Illinois | 90 | $83,840 | $95,880 | $116,140 |
| Pennsylvania | 230 | $81,790 | $94,930 | $121,120 |
| Tennessee | 340 | $94,380 | $94,380 | $94,380 |
| Maryland | 50 | $81,800 | $94,050 | $130,870 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $79,240 | $93,600 | $114,110 |
| North Carolina | 80 | $79,540 | $93,570 | $111,840 |
| Wisconsin | 110 | $55,090 | $92,170 | $112,270 |
| Indiana | 40 | $50,900 | $89,640 | $115,250 |
| Michigan | 80 | $73,750 | $84,970 | $107,960 |
| Missouri | 40 | $78,090 | $83,980 | $110,260 |
| Georgia | Not available | $40,450 | $82,750 | $131,150 |
Other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians, All Other
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Genetic Counselors?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Genetic Counselors is $100,040. Employment is 3,740.
How does Genetic Counselors pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Genetic Counselors is 96.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Genetic Counselors?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is highest on this page's list at $177,990.