Genetic Counselors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $130,310 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.65
10th percentile $101,120
90th percentile $158,850
Employed locally 100
National median $98,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,120
    25th
    $108,140
    50th (median)
    $130,310
    75th
    $139,090
    90th
    $158,850

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Genetic Counselors salary vs area income 139% Median Genetic Counselors salary is 39% 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
    New Jersey $120,550
    Virginia $106,060
    Vermont $106,000

    Nearby metros — Genetic Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $149,850
    California $135,090
    South Carolina $105,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $99,330
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $93,770

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Genetic Counselors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Genetic Counselors in Los Angeles, CA is $62.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.70 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Genetic Counselors salaries?

    The median Genetic Counselors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 31.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Genetic Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $101,120 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,140.