Genetic Counselors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $82,060 -17% vs national
Median hourly $39.45
10th percentile $76,230
90th percentile $102,700
Employed locally 40
National median $98,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,230
    25th
    $80,480
    50th (median)
    $82,060
    75th
    $82,060
    90th
    $102,700

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Genetic Counselors salary vs area income 107% Median Genetic Counselors salary is 7% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $99,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $98,440
    Madison, WI $91,820
    Wisconsin $87,240

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Genetic Counselors make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Genetic Counselors in Milwaukee, WI is $39.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.38 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Genetic Counselors salaries?

    The median Genetic Counselors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 17% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Genetic Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $76,230 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,480.