Genetic Counselor salary (2026)
The median advertised Genetic Counselor salary is $99,175, with most listed pay between $86,550 and $120,255.Based on 198 WeekdayDoc listings; sampled from up to 1,000 recent matching listings · snapshot 2026-10-22. These are advertised ranges, not verified offers or guaranteed earnings.
How to read these numbers
These percentiles summarize listed salary-range midpoints for Genetic Counselor using the existing cohort and outlier filters, drawn from approved WeekdayDoc postings. They are not a compensation survey, accepted-offer data or an earnings guarantee. Sample sizes and coverage vary by specialty and state, and pay depends on hours, call, setting, location and experience — confirm the pay unit and schedule before comparing roles.
Salary by percentile
| Percentile | 25th | Median (50th) | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual salary | $86,550 | $99,175 | $108,110 | $120,255 |
198 listings in this sample. Based on 198 WeekdayDoc listings; sampled from up to 1,000 recent matching listings · snapshot 2026-10-22.
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Genetic Counselor pay by state
Advertised annual pay in the states with the most salaried Genetic Counselor listings. Median and interquartile range after outlier removal; the count is the listings behind each row.
| State | Median | 25th–75th | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $114,296 | $100k – $136k | 25 |
| New York | $98,271 | $87k – $108k | 17 |
| Massachusetts | $83,018 | $62k – $100k | 12 |
| Illinois | $92,000 | $66k – $102k | 11 |
| Maryland | $87,671 | $58k – $91k | 7 |
| Washington | $110,983 | $101k – $122k | 7 |
| Minnesota | $106,413 | $97k – $120k | 6 |
| North Carolina | $99,320 | $85k – $104k | 6 |
| New Jersey | $90,865 | $80k – $99k | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $92,000 | $48k – $93k | 5 |
What current Genetic Counselor listings state
7% of 105 live Genetic Counselor listings state no call. 27% state no weekend work. 10% are fully remote. 1% state a sign-on bonus. 4% state loan repayment. Shares are of listings that state the term; silence is not a no.
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
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What is the average Genetic Counselor salary in 2026?
The median Genetic Counselor salary is approximately $99,175 per year, based on 198 weekdaydoc listings; sampled from up to 1,000 recent matching listings · snapshot 2026-10-22. Pay typically ranges from $86,550 (25th percentile) to $120,255 (90th percentile).
What is the salary range for Genetic Counselor?
Genetic Counselor compensation generally spans $86,550 to $120,255, with a 75th-percentile figure around $108,110. Actual pay varies by location, experience, call burden, and employer.
How many Genetic Counselor jobs are available right now?
WeekdayDoc currently lists 105 active Genetic Counselor jobs, filterable by salary, location, remote, and no-call options.
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