The average salary for a genetic counselor in the United States is around $100,040 per year.
Avg Salary
Genetic counselors earn an average yearly salary of $100,040.
Wages typically start from $78,270 and go up to $138,760.
49% above national average Updated in 2025
Genetic counselor earnings by seniority
Top-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$66.71 per hour
$138,760 per year
Senior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$55.84 per hour
$116,140 per year
Mid-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$48.09 per hour
$100,040 per year
Junior-level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$42.74 per hour
$88,900 per year
Starting level genetic counselor earnings begin at:
$37.63 per hour
$78,270 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Genetic counselor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Virginia | $99,960 |
| Kentucky | $99,770 |
| Texas | $99,450 |
| Utah | $98,430 |
| Massachusetts | $97,240 |
| Illinois | $95,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,930 |
| Tennessee | $94,380 |
| Maryland | $94,050 |
| South Carolina | $93,600 |
| North Carolina | $93,570 |
| Nevada | $92,600 |
| Wisconsin | $92,170 |
| Indiana | $89,640 |
| Michigan | $84,970 |
| Missouri | $83,980 |
| Georgia | $82,750 |
| Oregon | $79,250 |
| Alabama | $35,180 |
| California | $137,650 |
| New Jersey | $117,750 |
| New York | $107,450 |
| Colorado | $106,100 |
| Delaware | $106,010 |
| Washington | $102,920 |
| Arizona | $102,730 |
| Florida | $102,330 |
| Minnesota | $102,010 |
| Connecticut | $101,640 |
| Ohio | $100,670 |
| District of Columbia | $100,380 |
How do genetic counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Genetic counselors earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than clinical psychologists but more than occupational therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist salary | $101K |
| Counseling psychologist salary | $101K |
| Neuropsychologist salary | $111K |
| Physical therapist salary | $103K |
| Nuclear medicine technologist salary | $101K |
| Genetic counselor salary | $100K |
| Acute care nurse practitioner salary | $98K |
| Registered nurse salary | $98K |
| Clinical nurse specialist salary | $98K |
| Occupational therapist salary | $100K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)