Genetic Counselor salary in Massachusetts
What genetic counselors earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$97,240$46.75 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $100,040
Middle half earn$82,580 – $107,130Top 10%: $145,310+
Jobs2002.26× the U.S. concentration
Genetic Counselor pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $97,240 | $46.75 | 180 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Genetic Counselor pay in similar states
Virginia · $99,960 Kentucky · $99,770 Texas · $99,450 Utah · $98,430 Illinois · $95,880 Pennsylvania · $94,930
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does a genetic counselor make in Massachusetts?
Genetic Counselors in Massachusetts earned a median of $97,240 a year ($46.75 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $100,040. The middle half earned $82,580 to $107,130.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.