Genetic Counselors Salary by State
The national median pay for genetic counselors is $100,040 a year. By state, it ranges from $82,750 in Georgia to $137,650 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $78,270
- 25th percentile
- $88,900
- Median
- $100,040
- 75th percentile
- $116,140
- Top 10%
- $138,760
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,740 jobs.
Median pay in 27 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $137,650 | +38% | $105,810 | $178,040 | 440 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $117,750 | +18% | $59,000 | $164,060 | 240 |
| 3 | New York | $107,450 | +7% | $88,530 | $141,430 | 240 |
| 4 | Colorado | $106,100 | +6% | $77,700 | $125,920 | 40 |
| 5 | Delaware | $106,010 | +6% | $83,850 | $146,450 | 40 |
| 6 | Washington | $102,920 | +3% | $65,470 | $133,410 | 100 |
| 7 | Arizona | $102,730 | +3% | $81,560 | $138,830 | 50 |
| 8 | Florida | $102,330 | +2% | $74,860 | $124,950 | 100 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $102,010 | +2% | $82,580 | $111,520 | 160 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $101,640 | +2% | $72,290 | $129,990 | 50 |
| 11 | Ohio | $100,670 | +1% | $80,860 | $108,940 | 120 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $100,380 | 0% | $77,450 | $114,960 | 40 |
| 13 | Virginia | $99,960 | 0% | $73,610 | $134,220 | 100 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $99,770 | 0% | $80,410 | $114,290 | 50 |
| 15 | Texas | $99,450 | −1% | $76,380 | $118,840 | Not published |
| 16 | Utah | $98,430 | −2% | $84,170 | $134,920 | 50 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $97,240 | −3% | $81,510 | $145,310 | 200 |
| 18 | Illinois | $95,880 | −4% | $83,840 | $116,140 | 90 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $94,930 | −5% | $81,790 | $121,120 | 230 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $94,380 | −6% | $94,380 | $94,380 | 340 |
| 21 | Maryland | $94,050 | −6% | $81,800 | $130,870 | 50 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $93,600 | −6% | $79,240 | $114,110 | 40 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $93,570 | −6% | $79,540 | $111,840 | 80 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $92,170 | −8% | $55,090 | $112,270 | 110 |
| 25 | Indiana | $89,640 | −10% | $50,900 | $115,250 | 40 |
| 26 | Michigan | $84,970 | −15% | $73,750 | $107,960 | 80 |
| 27 | Missouri | $83,980 | −16% | $78,090 | $110,260 | 40 |
| 28 | Georgia | $82,750 | −17% | $40,450 | $131,150 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Genetic Counselors salary questions
Which state pays genetic counselors the most?
California, with a median of $137,650 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $100,040). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays genetic counselors the least?
Georgia, with a median of $82,750 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most genetic counselors work?
California has the most jobs, about 440, with a median of $137,650.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.