Indiana Median
$89,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $100,040
State Rank
#25 of 28
40 employed here
How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Indiana?
Genetic Counselors in Indiana take home a median of $89,640 annually — roughly $43.10 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $100,040.
Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $50,900 while the top 10% make $115,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $78,270 and $98,750 a year.
Genetic Counselor salary range in Indiana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,900 | $24.47 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $78,270 | $37.63 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $89,640 | $43.10 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $98,750 | $47.48 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $115,250 | $55.41 |
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How Indiana compares
Indiana ranks 25th 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 $97,240Illinois $95,880Pennsylvania $94,930Tennessee $94,380Maryland $94,050South Carolina $93,600North Carolina $93,570Wisconsin $92,170Michigan $84,970Missouri $83,980Georgia $82,750
Working as a Genetic Counselor in Indiana
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 Indiana pay ($89,640) 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 Indiana?
The median Genetic Counselor salary in Indiana is $89,640 per year, or about $43.10 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,900 at the entry level to $115,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Genetic Counselors about 10% less than the national median of $100,040. Indiana ranks 25th out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Genetic Counselors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $89,640 a year. About 40 Genetic Counselors are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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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.