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Genetic Counselor salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025 for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which spans DC, VA, MD, WV.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page

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The median pay for genetic counselors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV was $100,380 a year, or $48.26 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $77,450 to $142,240. About 80 were employed.

Annual pay: Washington vs District of Columbia vs the US

Genetic Counselor annual wages, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, District of Columbia, and US
MeasureThis metroDistrict of ColumbiaUS
Median (50th percentile)$100,380$100,380$100,040
Mean (average)$107,650$95,450$104,620
10th percentile$77,450$77,450$78,270
25th percentile$92,500$77,450$88,900
75th percentile$128,900$100,380$116,140
90th percentile$142,240$114,960$138,760
Genetic Counselor hourly wages, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
MeasureHourly
Median (50th percentile)$48.26
Mean (average)$51.75
10th percentile$37.24
25th percentile$44.47
75th percentile$61.97
90th percentile$68.38

Employment: 80. 0.026 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 1.09.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

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How much does a Genetic Counselor make per hour in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV?

The median hourly wage was $48.26 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $37.24 and the 90th was $68.38.

What is the average Genetic Counselor salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $107,650 a year and a median of $100,380 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

Do genetic counselors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV earn more than the District of Columbia median?

The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median equals the District of Columbia median of $100,380.

Where do these numbers come from?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-9092. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.

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