Genetic Counselors pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,240 or more. The middle half of genetic counselors in Washington earn between $92,500 and $128,900.
- $77K10th
- $92K25th
- $100KMedian
- $129K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,650 | $8,971 | $51.75 |
| Median | $100,380 | $8,365 | $48.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,500 | $7,708 | $44.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,900 | $10,742 | $61.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Genetic Counselors salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $107,650, a single filer in Washington takes home about $78,380 a year, or $6,532 a month and $3,015 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $80,520 | $6,710 |
| Working in MD | $79,649 | $6,637 |
| Working in VA | $79,186 | $6,599 |
| Working in DC | $78,380 | $6,532 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for genetic counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $107,650 buys what about $98,867 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Genetic Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$95,760
- Philadelphia, PA$106,340
- Pittsburgh, PA$95,030
- New York, NY$115,310
- Detroit, MI$88,290
- Boston, MA$103,500
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 Washington: questions
How much do genetic counselors make an hour in Washington?
$51.75 an hour on average, and $48.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level genetic counselors salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the genetic counselors take-home pay in Washington?
About $78,380 a year ($6,532 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,650.
Do genetic counselors earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($113,187).
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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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