North Carolina Median
$93,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $100,040
State Rank
#23 of 28
80 employed here
How much does a Genetic Counselor make in North Carolina?
Genetic Counselors in North Carolina take home a median of $93,570 annually — roughly $44.99 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $100,040.
Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $79,540 while the top 10% make $111,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $83,290 and $102,400 a year.
Genetic Counselor salary range in North Carolina
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $79,540 | $38.24 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $83,290 | $40.04 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $93,570 | $44.99 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $102,400 | $49.23 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $111,840 | $53.77 |
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How North Carolina compares
North Carolina ranks 23rd 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 $93,600Wisconsin $92,170Indiana $89,640Michigan $84,970Missouri $83,980Georgia $82,750
Working as a Genetic Counselor in North Carolina
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 North Carolina pay ($93,570) 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 North Carolina?
The median Genetic Counselor salary in North Carolina is $93,570 per year, or about $44.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $79,540 at the entry level to $111,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Genetic Counselors about 6% less than the national median of $100,040. North Carolina ranks 23rd out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Genetic Counselors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $93,570 a year. About 80 Genetic Counselors are employed in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), 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.