Genetic Counselors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $98,660 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.43
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $131,150
National median $98,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $98,660
    75th
    $115,170
    90th
    $131,150

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Genetic Counselors salary vs area income 114% Median Genetic Counselors salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Genetic Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $149,850
    California $135,090
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,310
    New Jersey $120,550
    Virginia $106,060

    Nearby metros — Genetic Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $94,000
    Michigan $90,660

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Genetic Counselors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Genetic Counselors in Atlanta, GA is $47.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.05 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Genetic Counselors salaries?

    The median Genetic Counselors salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.3% below the national median of $98,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Genetic Counselors in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Genetic Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.