The median annual wage for Genetic Counselors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $104,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $110,090.
Pay spans roughly $81,630 at the 10th percentile to $145,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $50.05 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as genetic counselors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $104,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $110,090 |
| Median (hourly) | $50.05 |
| 10th percentile | $81,630 |
| 90th percentile | $145,360 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.