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Genetic Counselor: H-1B salaries
66 labor condition applications used the job title Genetic Counselor. Median offered base salary $90,000; middle half $81,411–$103,875.
Applications (LCAs)66
Median offered salary$90,000
Middle half of salaries$81,411–$103,875
10th–90th percentile$67,746–$120,545
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $83,658 |
| Level II (qualified) | $89,460 |
| Level III (experienced) | $132,954 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $92,077 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 17 | $81,870 |
| FY2024 | 19 | $87,550 |
| FY2025 | 15 | $93,579 |
| FY2026 | 14 | $91,779 |
Cities
- Seattle, WA8
- Chicago, IL6
- Boston, MA6
- Cincinnati, OH5
- San Diego, CA5
- Los Angeles, CA4
- Sacramento, CA3
- New York, NY3
- Memphis, TN2
- Tucson, AZ2
- Savannah, GA2
- Philadelphia, PA2
- Loma Linda, CA2
- Salt Lake City, UT2
- Campbell, CA2
- Houston, TX1
- San Francisco, CA1
- Detroit, MI1
- Elkridge, MD1
- Charleston, WV1
- Fremont, CA1
- Spokane, WA1
- Los Angles, CA1
- Milwaukee, WI1
- Carmichael, CA1
- Orlando, FL1
- Little Rock, AR1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).