California

Genetic Counselors Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$143,090
+34.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$68.79
 
10th Percentile
$105,810
Entry level
90th Percentile
$178,040
Senior level
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Salary Range

Genetic Counselors in California earn between $105,810 and $178,040, with a mean of $143,090. The national average for this role is $106,537.

$143,090 mean
10th Percentile$105,81090th Percentile$178,040

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$143,090
National Average$106,537
New York$112,230
New Jersey$111,660
Washington$110,030
Delaware$107,970
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.