Genetic Counselors pay range in Dallas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,980 or more. The middle half of genetic counselors in Dallas earn between $87,350 and $101,390.
- $76K10th
- $87K25th
- $101KMedian
- $101K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,940 | $8,162 | $47.09 |
| Median | $101,390 | $8,449 | $48.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,350 | $7,279 | $42.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,390 | $8,449 | $48.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Genetic Counselors pay in Dallas vs. Texas and the U.S.
Genetic counselors in Dallas earn about the same as the Texas average ($96,470) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($104,620). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $100,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $97,940 | $101,390 | $76,380 | $121,980 | n/a |
| Texas | $96,470 | $99,450 | $76,380 | $118,840 | n/a |
| 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 Dallas
On the average salary of $97,940, a single filer in Dallas takes home about $77,731 a year, or $6,478 a month and $2,990 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Dallas a good place for genetic counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dallas area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.1), so the average $97,940 buys what about $95,004 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Dallas ($51,440). A typical home costs $366,823, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Genetic Counselors salary in other Texas cities
Dallas ranks 1st of 2 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Dallas$97,940
- Houston$96,150
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 Dallas: questions
How much do genetic counselors make an hour in Dallas?
$47.09 an hour on average, and $48.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level genetic counselors salary in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the genetic counselors take-home pay in Dallas?
About $77,731 a year ($6,478 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,940. Texas has no state income tax.
Do genetic counselors earn more in Dallas than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (19100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 no state income tax.
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