Genetic Counselors Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 28 · CA
36.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $143,090 ≈ $69/hr
Median annual salary $137,650
Employment 440
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $105,810P25 $117,700 Median $137,650P75 $170,450P90 $178,040
About 80% of genetic counselorss in California earn between $105,810 and $178,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean genetic counselors salary in California is $143,090, about 36.8% above the U.S. average ($104,620). That works out to roughly $69/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $177,990 | $159,680 | 120 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $165,920 | $155,940 | 80 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $120,560 | $126,530 | 130 |