How much does a genetic counselor make in Illinois?
$95,880a year
Median yearly pay for genetic counselors in Illinois. That is $46.10 an hour or $7,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.10
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,840Median: $95,880Highest 10%: $116,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,840 | $40.31 | |
| 25th | $86,230 | $41.46 | |
| Median | $95,880 | $46.10 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.16 | |
| 90th | $116,100 | $55.84 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $95,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for genetic counselors.
| 15. Texas | $99,450 |
| 16. Utah | $98,430 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $97,240 |
| 18. Illinois | $95,880 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $94,930 |
| 20. Tennessee | $94,380 |
| 21. Maryland | $94,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a genetic counselor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $46.10 ($95,880 a year).
Do genetic counselors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $95,880 against $100,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for genetic counselor pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 28 states.
Which city in Illinois pays genetic counselors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $95,880 a year.
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.