Genetic Counselor Salary
Across 104 live Genetic Counselor Salary listings, median advertised pay is $117K (75th percentile $131K), based on the 52 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Cooper Companies (5), Baylor Genetics (3), Mass General Brigham (3).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 52 roles pay ~$117k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Genetic Counselor Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 14 states with enough genetic counselor listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
California leads at $119k, against a $94k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Arizona (7.4/10), Michigan (7.0/10), North Carolina (6.8/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $119k | $98k | 6.1/10 | 32 |
| Washington | $115k | $107k | 4.9/10 | 13 |
| Oregon | $111k | $97k | 5.6/10 | 13 |
| Utah | $105k | $101k | 6.4/10 | 6 |
| New York | $102k | $88k | 5.5/10 | 24 |
| Minnesota | $102k | $93k | 6.6/10 | 14 |
| Virginia | $101k | $94k | 4.9/10 | 7 |
| North Carolina | $94k | $95k | 6.8/10 | 21 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $91k | $78k | 4.0/10 | 9 |
| Illinois | $90k | $86k | 5.2/10 | 21 |
| Wisconsin | $90k | $91k | 6.6/10 | 14 |
| Massachusetts | $90k | $81k | 4.6/10 | 15 |
| Maryland | $86k | $77k | 5.8/10 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | $84k | $83k | 5.3/10 | 19 |
Genetic Counselor Salary: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | Cooper Companies (5), Baylor Genetics (3), Mass General Brigham (3) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 22, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Genetic Counselor Salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 44,847+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Genetic Counselor Salary.
How much do genetic counselor salary earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of genetic counselor salary. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid genetic counselor salary jobs available?
Some genetic counselor salary roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which genetic counselor salary jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every genetic counselor salary role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 80% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring genetic counselor salary right now?
Employers currently hiring for genetic counselor salary roles include UW Health, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, WellSpan Health. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many genetic counselor salary jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 104 genetic counselor salary positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Genetic Counselor Salary
Cooper Companies5 open roles here · WLB 85/100Baylor Genetics3 open roles here · WLB 92/100
Mass General Brigham3 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Mount Sinai Health Systems3 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Providence3 open roles here · WLB 36/100
UPMC3 open roles here · WLB 56/100
UW Health3 open roles here · WLB 42/100
Abbott2 open roles here · WLB 82/100