Median pay$99,770$47.97 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $100,040
Middle half earn$87,100 – $111,110Top 10%: $114,290+
Jobs501.03× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
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Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a genetic counselor make in Kentucky?
Genetic Counselors in Kentucky earned a median of $99,770 a year ($47.97 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $100,040. The middle half earned $87,100 to $111,110.
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.