Genetic Counselor
Listed compensation
$112k-$167k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center
Position Overview
Is responsible for providing genetic counseling to patients referred to the program who may be at risk for a hereditary condition. Counsels patients referred to the program on all genetic testing related matters, including risk assessment, overview of genetic testing, test results and implications, and suggested follow-up.
Job Description
Education
- Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Master's: Genetic Counseling
Credentialing must be completed within 45 days of hire prior to billing
Typical Experience
2 years recent relevant experience.
Certification & Licensure
CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor
Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of clinical applications and standards necessary to provide comprehensive, current genetic services and counseling.
Familiar with input and data retrieval on computer database.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, good writing ability.
Knowledge and experience in the area of teamwork with health professionals.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Full Time
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status: Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $111,592.00 to $167,398.40 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.
Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
The genetic counselor is responsible for providing genetic counseling to patients at risk for hereditary conditions. This includes conducting risk assessments, explaining genetic testing procedures, and discussing test results and follow-up care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling and possess at least 2 years of recent relevant experience. Certification as a Genetic Counselor (CGC) is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Genetic Counseling Career Context
In California, the Genetic Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$122k (12 salary observations; 24 listings), vs ~$104k nationally (54 salary observations; 159 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in genetic counseling | ranked against 46 Genetic Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $112k–$167k | Genetic Counseling median $87k (middle half $79k–$102k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $122k median in California | $104k nationally (+17%)12 state / 54 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Genetic Counseling listings in California | 7 active | 47 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: <1% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Genetic Counseling pay trend | −6.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Genetic Counseling — ranked against 46 active Genetic Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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$35.16-$54.5/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 46 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
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Living in San Francisco
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.77M≈ 15.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,784/mo≈ 51% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.