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Genetic Counselor Salary in 2026

Help individuals understand genetic conditions, assess hereditary risks, and make informed healthcare decisions.

Median Salary

$85,000

$7,083/mo

Entry Level

$65,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$108,000

experienced

Job Growth

+26%

10-yr outlook

Genetic Counselor Overview

Help individuals understand genetic conditions, assess hereditary risks, and make informed healthcare decisions.

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

0-2 years

Industry

Healthcare

Total Jobs (US)

5K

5-Year Growth

+16%

Category

Healthcare

Hourly Rate

$40.87/hr

Monthly Pay

$7,083

Genetic Counselor Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Genetic Counselor salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Genetic Counselor Salary

$93,000

$7,750/month · $3,577/biweekly · $44.71/hr

Genetic Counselor Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Genetic Counselor field.

25th Percentile$73,000
$73K
Median (50th)$85,000
$85K
75th Percentile$96,500
$97K
90th Percentile$118,000
$118K
Top Earners$128,000
$128K

Entry-level Genetic Counselors earn around $65,000, while the top 10% earn $118,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Genetic Counselors

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$100,000+$15,000
New York$98,000+$13,000
Massachusetts$95,000+$10,000
Pennsylvania$85,000$0
Texas$83,000$-2,000

Top Paying Cities for Genetic Counselors

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$100,000+$15,000
Boston$95,000+$10,000
Los Angeles$95,000+$10,000
Philadelphia$87,000+$2,000
Houston$84,000$-1,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Genetic TestingRisk AssessmentPatient CounselingPedigree AnalysisEthics

Certifications

CGC (ABGC)

Genetic Counselor Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Genetic Counselor from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$65,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$87,000

3-7 years

Senior

$108,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$128,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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