The median pay for a genetic counselors in Missouri is $88,130/year ($42.37/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Missouri. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Genetic Counselors salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $76,150, 25th percentile $80,280, median $88,130, 75th percentile $100,260, 90th percentile $104,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level genetic counselors (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $88K. Top earners bring in $104K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $88,130 a year, that works out to about $42 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,150, and experienced genetic counselors can clear $104,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $88K enough to live in Missouri?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,581/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,097/month, which eats 19.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a genetic counselors salary go in Missouri?▼
Missouri has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median genetic counselors salary is worth about $99,056 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do genetic counselors get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
