Genetic Counselors Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $93,770 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.08
10th percentile $78,540
90th percentile $130,170
Employed locally 200
National median $98,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,540
    25th
    $84,280
    50th (median)
    $93,770
    75th
    $101,760
    90th
    $130,170

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Genetic Counselors salary vs area income 83% Median Genetic Counselors salary is 17% below 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
    Maryland $102,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,690
    Massachusetts $93,910
    Madison, WI $91,820

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,440
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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,670
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,390
    Nurse Practitioners $138,890
    Physicians, All Other $212,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Genetic Counselors make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Genetic Counselors in Boston, MA-NH is $45.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.86 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Genetic Counselors salaries?

    The median Genetic Counselors salary in Boston, MA-NH is 5.2% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Genetic Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $78,540 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,280.