Highest-paying states for genetic counselors
California leads at $137,650 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $137,650 | $117,700–$170,450 |
| New Jersey | $117,750 | $86,250–$135,310 |
| New York | $107,450 | $100,600–$120,440 |
| Colorado | $106,100 | $94,990–$122,290 |
| Delaware | $106,010 | $89,480–$119,750 |
| Washington | $102,920 | $98,910–$127,630 |
| Arizona | $102,730 | $99,560–$109,630 |
| Florida | $102,330 | $83,310–$114,500 |
| Minnesota | $102,010 | $95,320–$104,950 |
| Connecticut | $101,640 | $74,430–$129,770 |
| Ohio | $100,670 | $83,760–$108,940 |
| District of Columbia | $100,380 | $77,450–$100,380 |
| Virginia | $99,960 | $87,840–$121,170 |
| Kentucky | $99,770 | $87,100–$111,110 |
| Utah | $98,430 | $91,150–$111,940 |
| Massachusetts | $97,240 | $82,580–$107,130 |
| Illinois | $95,880 | $86,230–$104,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,930 | $83,980–$105,570 |
| Tennessee | $94,380 | $94,380–$94,380 |
| Maryland | $94,050 | $88,460–$106,710 |
| South Carolina | $93,600 | $83,800–$104,310 |
| North Carolina | $93,570 | $83,290–$102,400 |
| Wisconsin | $92,170 | $82,660–$101,620 |
| Indiana | $89,640 | $78,270–$98,750 |
| Michigan | $84,970 | $75,250–$99,470 |
| Missouri | $83,980 | $81,590–$99,990 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.