HealthcareUpdated Q1 2026

Genetic Counselor Salary
in Gilbert, AZ

Assess risk of genetic disorders and counsel patients and families on testing and options. Median salary in Gilbert: $97K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$97K
per year
Take-home: $66K

Salary range in Gilbert

Entry level (25th)$78,000
Median (50th)$97,000
Senior (75th)$119,000
Top earner (90th)$146,000
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What the numbers say for Gilbert

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

8% premium vs national median

Genetic Counselors in Gilbert earn approximately 8% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $7,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Gilbert's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Rent eats 31% of take-home

Average 1-bedroom rent in Gilbert ($1,700/mo) consumes approximately 31% of an after-tax median Genetic Counselor salary. Financial planners typically recommend keeping housing under 30% of take-home β€” a salary at the 75th percentile ($119K) brings that ratio into a more comfortable range here.

Key facts for Gilbert

Median salary
$97K
annual
Take-home pay
$66K
after fed/state tax
COL index
108
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,700
per month
YoY growth
+5.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Gilbert Genetic Counselor to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $97K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Gilbert

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Genetic Counselor salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$81K$88K$96K$103K$110K201920212023202520272029
2026
$99K
projected
2027
$102K
projected
2028
$104K
projected
2029
$107K
projected
2030
$110K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$97,000+$0
2028 projected$97,000+$0
2029 projected$97,000+$0
2030 projected$97,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Genetic Counselor Salary in Gilbert, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Genetic Counselor salary in Gilbert, AZ is $97,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Gilbert–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Genetic Counselor in Gilbert

Entry-level Genetic Counselors in Gilbert with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $78,000 and $97,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $97,000 to $119,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $119,000 to $146,000 or more.

Cost of living in Gilbert for Genetic Counselors

Gilbert has a cost of living index of 108 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Gilbert are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Genetic Counselor

Master's in Genetic Counseling; ABGC certification. 35% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Genetic Counselor salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Gilbert (current)$97K108
Phoenix$92K100
Tucson$83K90
Mesa$88K98
Chandler$90K105
Scottsdale$95K118