How much does a genetic counselor make in Chicago?
$95,880a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $46.10 an hour or $7,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.10
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 19
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,780Median: $95,880Highest 10%: $116,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,780 | $40.76 | |
| 25th | $86,590 | $41.63 | |
| Median | $95,880 | $46.10 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| 90th | $116,100 | $55.84 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $46.10 ($95,880 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $95,880 against $100,000 nationally, 4% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $95,880, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for genetic counselor pay?
16 of 19 metro areas with data.
How much does a genetic counselor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.