Genetic Counselors pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,760 or more. The middle half of genetic counselors in Madison earn between $82,660 and $101,620.
- $83K10th
- $83K25th
- $90KMedian
- $102K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,030 | $7,669 | $44.25 |
| Median | $89,600 | $7,467 | $43.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,660 | $6,888 | $39.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,620 | $8,468 | $48.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Genetic Counselors pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Genetic counselors in Madison earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($90,140) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($104,620). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $100,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $92,030 | $89,600 | $82,660 | $106,760 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $90,140 | $92,170 | $55,090 | $112,270 | 110 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $92,030, a single filer in Madison takes home about $69,619 a year, or $5,802 a month and $2,678 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for genetic counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $92,030 buys what about $94,596 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Genetic Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$96,500
- Minneapolis, MN$101,210
- Detroit, MI$88,290
- Pittsburgh, PA$95,030
- Washington, DC$107,650
- Atlanta, GA$83,900
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 Madison: questions
How much do genetic counselors make an hour in Madison?
$44.24 an hour on average, and $43.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level genetic counselors salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the genetic counselors take-home pay in Madison?
About $69,619 a year ($5,802 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,030.
Do genetic counselors earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.06, this job is 4.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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