Genetic Counselors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $85,950 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.32
10th percentile $81,110
90th percentile $101,960
Employed locally 80
National median $98,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,110
    25th
    $84,660
    50th (median)
    $85,950
    75th
    $96,200
    90th
    $101,960

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Genetic Counselors salary vs area income 116% Median Genetic Counselors salary is 16% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $89,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Genetic Counselors make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Genetic Counselors in Pittsburgh, PA is $41.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.17 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Genetic Counselors salaries?

    The median Genetic Counselors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 13.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Genetic Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $81,110 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,660.