Genetic Counselors pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,150 or more. The middle half of genetic counselors in Atlanta earn between $45,200 and $115,170.
- $45K10th
- $45K25th
- $99KMedian
- $115K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,900 | $6,992 | $40.34 |
| Median | $98,660 | $8,222 | $47.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,200 | $3,767 | $21.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,170 | $9,598 | $55.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Genetic Counselors pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Genetic counselors in Atlanta earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($78,870) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($104,620). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $100,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $83,900 | $98,660 | $45,200 | $131,150 | n/a |
| Georgia | $78,870 | $82,750 | $40,450 | $131,150 | n/a |
| United States | $104,620 | $100,040 | $78,270 | $138,760 | 3,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Genetic Counselors salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $83,900, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $64,416 a year, or $5,368 a month and $2,478 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for genetic counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $83,900 buys what about $83,851 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Genetic Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$107,650
- Pittsburgh, PA$95,030
- Baltimore, MD$95,760
- Chicago, IL$96,500
- Detroit, MI$88,290
- Philadelphia, PA$106,340
Highest-paying cities for genetic counselors
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($159,680).
- San Francisco, CA$159,680
- San Jose, CA$155,940
- Los Angeles, CA$126,530
- New York, NY$115,310
- Seattle, WA$111,730
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Genetic Counselors salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do genetic counselors make an hour in Atlanta?
$40.34 an hour on average, and $47.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level genetic counselors salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the genetic counselors take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $64,416 a year ($5,368 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,900.
Do genetic counselors earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($104,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9092; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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