Massachusetts Median
$97,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $100,040
State Rank
#17 of 28
200 employed here
How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Massachusetts?
Genetic Counselors in Massachusetts take home a median of $97,240 annually — roughly $46.75 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $100,040.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $81,510 while the top 10% make $145,310 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $82,580 and $107,130 a year.
Genetic Counselor salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $81,510 | $39.19 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $82,580 | $39.70 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $97,240 | $46.75 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $107,130 | $51.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $145,310 | $69.86 |
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How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 17th out of 28 states and territories for Genetic Counselor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Genetic Counselor salary in other states
California $137,650New Jersey $117,750New York $107,450Colorado $106,100Delaware $106,010Washington $102,920Arizona $102,730Florida $102,330Minnesota $102,010Connecticut $101,640Ohio $100,670District of Columbia $100,380Virginia $99,960Kentucky $99,770Texas $99,450Utah $98,430Illinois $95,880Pennsylvania $94,930Tennessee $94,380Maryland $94,050South Carolina $93,600North Carolina $93,570Wisconsin $92,170Indiana $89,640Michigan $84,970Missouri $83,980Georgia $82,750
Working as a Genetic Counselor in Massachusetts
Nationally, about 4,000 people work as Genetic Counselors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Massachusetts pay ($97,240) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Massachusetts?
The median Genetic Counselor salary in Massachusetts is $97,240 per year, or about $46.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $81,510 at the entry level to $145,310 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Genetic Counselors about 3% less than the national median of $100,040. Massachusetts ranks 17th out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Genetic Counselors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $97,240 a year. About 200 Genetic Counselors are employed in Massachusetts. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.