Careers · Genetic Counselors · Illinois
Genetic Counselors in Illinois
Genetic counselors assess whether individuals and families face risks for inherited conditions like genetic disorders and birth defects. They work in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices, providing information to patients and healthcare providers to support decision-making about testing, treatment, and family planning. In Illinois the median pay is $95,880 a year, 4% below the national median of $100,040.
$95,880median pay in Illinois, per year
$86,230–$104,330middle half earn
90employed in Illinois
$100,040U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
BiologyTherapy and CounselingPsychologyMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Genetic Counselors.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Genetic Counselors pay in other states
California · $137,650New Jersey · $117,750New York · $107,450Colorado · $106,100Delaware · $106,010Washington · $102,920Arizona · $102,730Florida · $102,330Minnesota · $102,010Connecticut · $101,640
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against genetic counselors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against genetic counselors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-9092.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.