Genetic Counselors Salary in Dallas, TX
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Median annual salary
$101,390
+2.5% vs national
Median hourly
$48.74
10th percentile
$76,380
90th percentile
$121,980
National median
$98,910
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Dallas economic context
Unemployment rate
3.90%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$87,155
2023 • Census ACS
Genetic Counselors salary vs area income
116%
Median Genetic Counselors salary is 16% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Genetic Counselors make per hour in Dallas?
The median hourly wage for Genetic Counselors in Dallas, TX is $48.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.64 or more per hour.
Is Dallas above or below average for Genetic Counselors salaries?
The median Genetic Counselors salary in Dallas, TX is 2.5% above 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 Dallas?
Entry-level Genetic Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $76,380 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,350.