How much do genetic counselors make in Michigan?
What genetic counselors earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in Michigan
$84,970
a year, or $40.85 an hour. That is 15% less than the national median of $100,040.
The middle half of genetic counselors in Michigan earn $75,250 to $99,470.
Pay range in Michigan
- Bottom 10% earn under
- $73,750
- 25th percentile
- $75,250
- Median
- $84,970
- 75th percentile
- $99,470
- Top 10% earn over
- $107,960
Rank among states
#25 of 27
Michigan pays genetic counselors more than 2 of the other 26 states. Highest: California ($137,650).
Jobs in Michigan
80
0.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 0.80× the U.S. concentration.
Genetic Counselor pay in Michigan cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39.53 | 40 |
States with similar genetic counselor pay
South Carolina
$93,600
median a year · +10% vs Michigan
North Carolina
$93,570
median a year · +10% vs Michigan
Wisconsin
$92,170
median a year · +8% vs Michigan
Indiana
$89,640
median a year · +5% vs Michigan
Missouri
$83,980
median a year · −1% vs Michigan
Georgia
$82,750
median a year · −3% vs Michigan
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses
$94,300
median a year · 104,950 jobs
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$35,000
median a year · 95,020 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$39,570
median a year · 43,290 jobs
Medical Assistants
$39,870
median a year · 27,810 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$44,340
median a year · 14,240 jobs
Physicians, All Other
$155,480
median a year · 13,150 jobs
Dental Assistants
$48,820
median a year · 11,990 jobs
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$65,460
median a year · 10,880 jobs
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
$61,260
median a year · 10,000 jobs
Pharmacists
$137,860
median a year · 8,780 jobs
Dental Hygienists
$83,790
median a year · 8,640 jobs
Physical Therapists
$100,900
median a year · 8,630 jobs
Questions about genetic counselor pay in Michigan
How much does a genetic counselor make in Michigan?
Genetic Counselors in Michigan earned a median of $84,970 a year ($40.85 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $100,040. The middle half earned $75,250 to $99,470.
How does Michigan rank for genetic counselor pay?
Michigan ranks #25 of 27 states for genetic counselors pay. California pays the most, at $137,650 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
How many genetic counselors work in Michigan?
About 80 people worked as genetic counselors in Michigan in May 2025, or 0.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.