Genetic Counselors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $89,950 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.25
10th percentile $79,370
90th percentile $114,160
Employed locally 40
National median $98,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,370
    25th
    $85,930
    50th (median)
    $89,950
    75th
    $100,950
    90th
    $114,160

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Genetic Counselors salary vs area income 112% Median Genetic Counselors salary is 12% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Genetic Counselors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Genetic Counselors in Houston, TX is $43.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.45 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Genetic Counselors salaries?

    The median Genetic Counselors salary in Houston, TX is 9.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Genetic Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $79,370 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,930.