Genetic Counselor salary in Texas
What genetic counselors earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$99,450$47.81 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $100,040
Middle half earn$85,020 – $101,390Top 10%: $118,840+
Jobs–In Texas
Genetic Counselor pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $97,060 | $46.67 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $101,390 | $48.74 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Genetic Counselor pay in similar states
Connecticut · $101,640 Ohio · $100,670 Virginia · $99,960 Kentucky · $99,770 Utah · $98,430 Massachusetts · $97,240
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a genetic counselor make in Texas?
Genetic Counselors in Texas earned a median of $99,450 a year ($47.81 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $100,040. The middle half earned $85,020 to $101,390.
Where in Texas do genetic counselors earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $101,390.
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.