Genetic Counselors in California
Local pay for genetic counselors in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 29-9092
$137,650
median pay, California
440
employed in California
+37.6%
vs U.S. median
+9.3%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What genetic counselors earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of genetic counselors in California earn between $117,700 and $170,450 a year; the U.S. median is $100,040.
$105,810
P10
$117,700
P25
$137,650
MEDIAN
$170,450
P75
$178,040
P90
Pay by metro in California