How much do genetic counselors make in New Jersey?
What genetic counselors earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in New Jersey
$117,750
a year, or $56.61 an hour. That is 18% more than the national median of $100,040.
The middle half of genetic counselors in New Jersey earn $86,250 to $135,310.
Pay range in New Jersey
- Bottom 10% earn under
- $59,000
- 25th percentile
- $86,250
- Median
- $117,750
- 75th percentile
- $135,310
- Top 10% earn over
- $164,060
Rank among states
#2 of 27
New Jersey pays genetic counselors more than 25 of the other 26 states. Highest: California ($137,650).
Jobs in New Jersey
240
0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 2.35× the U.S. concentration.
Genetic Counselor pay in New Jersey cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52.46 | 390 | |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $50.97 | 130 |
States with similar genetic counselor pay
New York
$107,450
median a year · −9% vs New Jersey
Colorado
$106,100
median a year · −10% vs New Jersey
Delaware
$106,010
median a year · −10% vs New Jersey
Washington
$102,920
median a year · −13% vs New Jersey
Arizona
$102,730
median a year · −13% vs New Jersey
Florida
$102,330
median a year · −13% vs New Jersey
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$37,090
median a year · 117,080 jobs
Registered Nurses
$106,500
median a year · 92,680 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$46,830
median a year · 32,400 jobs
Medical Assistants
$47,210
median a year · 20,330 jobs
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$75,160
median a year · 17,410 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$39,610
median a year · 14,020 jobs
Dental Assistants
$49,390
median a year · 9,990 jobs
Nurse Practitioners
$159,310
median a year · 9,950 jobs
Physical Therapists
$112,140
median a year · 9,750 jobs
Physicians, All Other
$285,010
median a year · 9,730 jobs
Pharmacists
$137,620
median a year · 9,420 jobs
Dental Hygienists
$107,040
median a year · 7,230 jobs
Questions about genetic counselor pay in New Jersey
How much does a genetic counselor make in New Jersey?
Genetic Counselors in New Jersey earned a median of $117,750 a year ($56.61 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $100,040. The middle half earned $86,250 to $135,310.
Where in New Jersey do genetic counselors earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $109,130.
How does New Jersey rank for genetic counselor pay?
New Jersey ranks #2 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 New Jersey?
About 240 people worked as genetic counselors in New Jersey in May 2025, or 0.06 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.