Genetic Counselor salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A genetic counselor earns a median of $100,040 a year ($48.09 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $104,620. About 3,740 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $100,040
- Gross pay
- $3,847.69
- Federal income tax
- −$506.88
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$238.56
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$55.79
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,046.47
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $100,040
- Federal
- $13,179
- FICA
- $7,653
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $79,208
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Genetic Counselors. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-9092). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $48.09; the average is $50.30.
What is the salary range for a genetic counselor?
The bottom 10% earn under $78,270 and the top 10% earn over $138,760 a year.
How much is $100,040 after taxes?
About $79,208 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $72,849 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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