Missouri Median
$83,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $100,040
State Rank
#27 of 28
40 employed here
How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Missouri?
A Genetic Counselor working in Missouri earns a median salary of $83,980 per year, or about $40.38 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $100,040 for this occupation.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $78,090 while the top 10% make $110,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $81,590 and $99,990 a year.
Genetic Counselor salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $78,090 | $37.54 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $81,590 | $39.23 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $83,980 | $40.38 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $99,990 | $48.07 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $110,260 | $53.01 |
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How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 27th 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 $98,430Massachusetts $97,240Illinois $95,880Pennsylvania $94,930Tennessee $94,380Maryland $94,050South Carolina $93,600North Carolina $93,570Wisconsin $92,170Indiana $89,640Michigan $84,970Georgia $82,750
Working as a Genetic Counselor in Missouri
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 Missouri pay ($83,980) 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 Missouri?
The median Genetic Counselor salary in Missouri is $83,980 per year, or about $40.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $78,090 at the entry level to $110,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Genetic Counselors about 16% less than the national median of $100,040. Missouri ranks 27th out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Genetic Counselors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $83,980 a year. About 40 Genetic Counselors are employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.