Genetic Counselors pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,710 or more. The middle half of genetic counselors in Baltimore earn between $88,460 and $106,710.
- $82K10th
- $88K25th
- $89KMedian
- $107K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,760 | $7,980 | $46.04 |
| Median | $89,190 | $7,432 | $42.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,460 | $7,372 | $42.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,710 | $8,892 | $51.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Genetic Counselors pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Genetic counselors in Baltimore earn 4% less than the Maryland average ($100,000) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($104,620). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $100,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $95,760 | $89,190 | $82,190 | $106,710 | 40 |
| Maryland | $100,000 | $94,050 | $81,800 | $130,870 | 50 |
| United States | $104,620 | $100,040 | $78,270 | $138,760 | 3,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Genetic Counselors salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $95,760, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $71,860 a year, or $5,988 a month and $2,764 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for genetic counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $95,760 buys what about $91,648 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Genetic Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$107,650
- Philadelphia, PA$106,340
- New York, NY$115,310
- Pittsburgh, PA$95,030
- Boston, MA$103,500
- Detroit, MI$88,290
Highest-paying cities for genetic counselors
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($159,680).
- San Francisco, CA$159,680
- San Jose, CA$155,940
- Los Angeles, CA$126,530
- New York, NY$115,310
- Seattle, WA$111,730
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Genetic Counselors salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do genetic counselors make an hour in Baltimore?
$46.04 an hour on average, and $42.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level genetic counselors salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the genetic counselors take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $71,860 a year ($5,988 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,760. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do genetic counselors earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($104,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9092; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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