DOL Median (California)
$91,582
vs National
+22.1%
National: $75,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,124
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$91,582
+22.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Genetic Counselors in California earns $91,582 in nominal terms, which is 22.1% above the national average of $75,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,124 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Natera, Inc. | $130,750 | 2 |
| Helix Employment, LLC | $124,946 | 2 |
| Invitae Corporation | $110,000 | 1 |
| Dignity Health | $106,335 | 1 |
| Valley Children's Hospital | $101,161 | 2 |
| Loma Linda University Health Care | $97,219 | 2 |
| FACULTY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF LLUSM D/B/A LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY FAC | $95,000 | 1 |
| UCSF Medical Center | $94,578 | 3 |
| Ambry Genetics | $82,000 | 3 |
| APOLLOGEN, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $75,314 | 1 |
| University of California, Irvine | $72,498 | 2 |
| Fulgent Therapeutics LLC | $70,000 | 1 |
| COUNSYL INC | $68,500 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Genetic Counselors
SAN CARLOS, CA · $160,000San Mateo, CA · $124,946New York, NE · $124,321West Reading, PA · $106,392Carmichael, CA · $106,335Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Genetic Counselors make in California?
The median Genetic Counselors salary in California is $91,582 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Genetic Counselors?
A Genetic Counselors in California earns 22.1% more than the national median of $75,000, or $66,124 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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