The median annual wage for Genetic Counselors in California is $135,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $140,010.
Pay spans roughly $101,900 at the 10th percentile to $171,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $64.95 per hour. An estimated 440 people work as genetic counselors in California.
| Median (annual) | $135,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $140,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $64.95 |
| 10th percentile | $101,900 |
| 90th percentile | $171,910 |
| Employment | 440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.