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.
52% 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 |
| 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 |
| Oregon | $100,060 |
How do genetic counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Genetic counselors earn 14% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than clinical psychologists but more than school counselors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist salary | $101K |
| Counseling psychologist salary | $101K |
| Genetic counselor salary | $100K |
| Nurse educator salary | $80K |
| Marriage and family therapist salary | $67K |
| Social worker salary | $72K |
| School counselor salary | $64K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)