Genetic Counselor salary in Illinois
What genetic counselors earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$95,880$46.10 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $100,040
Middle half earn$86,230 – $104,330Top 10%: $116,140+
Jobs900.59× the U.S. concentration
Genetic Counselor pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $95,880 | $46.10 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Genetic Counselor pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $97,240 Pennsylvania · $94,930 Tennessee · $94,380 Maryland · $94,050 South Carolina · $93,600 North Carolina · $93,570
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a genetic counselor make in Illinois?
Genetic Counselors in Illinois earned a median of $95,880 a year ($46.10 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $100,040. The middle half earned $86,230 to $104,330.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.