Genetic Counselor salary in North Carolina
What genetic counselors earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$93,570$44.98 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $100,040
Middle half earn$83,290 – $102,400Top 10%: $111,840+
Jobs800.71× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Genetic Counselor pay in similar states
Illinois · $95,880 Pennsylvania · $94,930 Tennessee · $94,380 Maryland · $94,050 South Carolina · $93,600 Wisconsin · $92,170
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a genetic counselor make in North Carolina?
Genetic Counselors in North Carolina earned a median of $93,570 a year ($44.98 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $100,040. The middle half earned $83,290 to $102,400.
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.