Genetic Counselors pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,950 or more. The middle half of genetic counselors in Detroit earn between $75,240 and $99,670.
- $74K10th
- $75K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,290 | $7,358 | $42.45 |
| Median | $82,230 | $6,852 | $39.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,240 | $6,270 | $36.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,670 | $8,306 | $47.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Genetic Counselors pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Genetic counselors in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($88,280) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($104,620). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $100,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $88,290 | $82,230 | $73,750 | $111,950 | 40 |
| Michigan | $88,280 | $84,970 | $73,750 | $107,960 | 80 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $88,290, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $65,456 a year, or $5,455 a month and $2,518 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for genetic counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $88,290 buys what about $88,028 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Genetic Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Pittsburgh, PA$95,030
- Chicago, IL$96,500
- Madison, WI$92,030
- Washington, DC$107,650
- Baltimore, MD$95,760
- Philadelphia, PA$106,340
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 Detroit: questions
How much do genetic counselors make an hour in Detroit?
$42.45 an hour on average, and $39.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level genetic counselors salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the genetic counselors take-home pay in Detroit?
About $65,456 a year ($5,455 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,290. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do genetic counselors earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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