Genetic Counselors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $91,620 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.05
10th percentile $83,900
90th percentile $112,210
Employed locally 40
National median $98,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,900
    25th
    $86,260
    50th (median)
    $91,620
    75th
    $107,680
    90th
    $112,210

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Genetic Counselors salary vs area income 96% Median Genetic Counselors salary is 4% below 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
    South Carolina $105,500
    Connecticut $93,920
    Utah $91,620

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,710
    Physicians, All Other$167,500
    Pharmacists$137,210
    Nurse Practitioners$127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Genetic Counselors make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Genetic Counselors in Salt Lake City, UT is $44.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.86 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Genetic Counselors salaries?

    The median Genetic Counselors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 7.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Genetic Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $83,900 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,260.