Highest-paying cities for genetic counselors
San Francisco, CA leads at $177,990 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $177,990 | $133,980–$186,890 |
| San Jose, CA | $165,920 | $136,440–$175,470 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $120,560 | $108,590–$144,600 |
| New York, NY | $109,130 | $100,870–$133,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $106,010 | $89,210–$121,060 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,920 | $99,250–$127,630 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $102,710 | $99,560–$108,690 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,010 | $96,180–$103,140 |
| Washington, DC | $100,380 | $92,500–$128,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $99,030 | $82,090–$102,610 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $98,430 | $95,010–$111,940 |
| Boston, MA | $97,240 | $82,580–$107,130 |
| Houston, TX | $97,060 | $89,050–$104,940 |
| Chicago, IL | $95,880 | $86,590–$102,020 |
| Madison, WI | $89,600 | $82,660–$101,620 |
| Baltimore, MD | $89,190 | $88,460–$106,710 |
| Detroit, MI | $82,230 | $75,240–$99,670 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.