Genetic Counselors pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,930 or more. The middle half of genetic counselors in Minneapolis earn between $96,180 and $103,140.
- $92K10th
- $96K25th
- $102KMedian
- $103K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,210 | $8,434 | $48.66 |
| Median | $102,010 | $8,501 | $49.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,180 | $8,015 | $46.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,140 | $8,595 | $49.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Genetic Counselors pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Genetic counselors in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($100,880) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($104,620). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $100,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $101,210 | $102,010 | $92,310 | $110,930 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $100,880 | $102,010 | $82,580 | $111,520 | 160 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $101,210, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $74,672 a year, or $6,223 a month and $2,872 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $75,532 | $6,294 |
| Working in MN | $74,672 | $6,223 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for genetic counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $101,210 buys what about $96,554 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Genetic Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$92,030
- Chicago, IL$96,500
- Detroit, MI$88,290
- Pittsburgh, PA$95,030
- Dallas, TX$97,940
- Atlanta, GA$83,900
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do genetic counselors make an hour in Minneapolis?
$48.66 an hour on average, and $49.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level genetic counselors salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the genetic counselors take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $74,672 a year ($6,223 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,210. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do genetic counselors earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.64, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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