DOL Median (Texas)
$73,754
vs National
-1.7%
National: $75,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,561
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,754
-1.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Genetic Counselors in Texas earns $73,754 in nominal terms, which is 1.7% below the national average of $75,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,561 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Natera, Inc. | $130,750 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | $77,587 | 2 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $76,265 | 3 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | $76,201 | 3 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | $72,750 | 4 |
| Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories | $70,000 | 2 |
| DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN | $44,762 | 1 |
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How much does a Genetic Counselors make in Texas?
The median Genetic Counselors salary in Texas is $73,754 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Genetic Counselors?
A Genetic Counselors in Texas earns 1.7% less than the national median of $75,000, or $79,561 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.