Illinois Median
$95,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $100,040
State Rank
#18 of 28
90 employed here
How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Illinois?
Genetic Counselors in Illinois take home a median of $95,880 annually — roughly $46.10 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $100,040.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $83,840 while the top 10% make $116,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $86,230 and $104,330 a year.
Genetic Counselor salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $83,840 | $40.31 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $86,230 | $41.46 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $95,880 | $46.10 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,330 | $50.16 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $116,140 | $55.84 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 18th out of 28 states and territories for Genetic Counselor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Genetic Counselor salary in other states
California $137,650New Jersey $117,750New York $107,450Colorado $106,100Delaware $106,010Washington $102,920Arizona $102,730Florida $102,330Minnesota $102,010Connecticut $101,640Ohio $100,670District of Columbia $100,380Virginia $99,960Kentucky $99,770Texas $99,450Utah $98,430Massachusetts $97,240Pennsylvania $94,930Tennessee $94,380Maryland $94,050South Carolina $93,600North Carolina $93,570Wisconsin $92,170Indiana $89,640Michigan $84,970Missouri $83,980Georgia $82,750
Working as a Genetic Counselor in Illinois
Nationally, about 4,000 people work as Genetic Counselors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($95,880) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Illinois?
The median Genetic Counselor salary in Illinois is $95,880 per year, or about $46.10 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $83,840 at the entry level to $116,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Genetic Counselors about 4% less than the national median of $100,040. Illinois ranks 18th out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Genetic Counselors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $95,880 a year. About 90 Genetic Counselors are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Genetic Counselor salary report
Related salaries
$98,100
median pay · 223,000 employed
$97,550
median pay · 3,380,000 employed
$65,790
median pay · 35,000 employed
$81,110
median pay · 9,000 employed
$64,650
median pay · 117,000 employed
$95,480
median pay · 43,000 employed
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.