Genetic Counselors pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,910 or more. The middle half of genetic counselors in Pittsburgh earn between $82,090 and $102,610.
- $82K10th
- $82K25th
- $99KMedian
- $103K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,030 | $7,919 | $45.69 |
| Median | $99,030 | $8,252 | $47.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,090 | $6,841 | $39.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,610 | $8,551 | $49.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Genetic Counselors pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Genetic counselors in Pittsburgh earn 4% less than the Pennsylvania average ($98,720) and 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $95,030 | $99,030 | $81,790 | $118,910 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,720 | $94,930 | $81,790 | $121,120 | 230 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $95,030, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $72,766 a year, or $6,064 a month and $2,799 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for genetic counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $95,030 buys what about $100,379 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Genetic Counselors salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($106,340).
- Philadelphia$106,340
- Pittsburgh$95,030
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do genetic counselors make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$45.69 an hour on average, and $47.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level genetic counselors salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the genetic counselors take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $72,766 a year ($6,064 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,030. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do genetic counselors earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.65, this job is 3.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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