The median pay for a genetic counselors in Indiana is $81,760/year ($39.31/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $107K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Indiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Genetic Counselors salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $49,160, 25th percentile $62,390, median $81,760, 75th percentile $88,740, 90th percentile $106,710. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level genetic counselors (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $82K. Top earners bring in $107K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $81,760 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,160, and experienced genetic counselors can clear $106,710. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $82K enough to live in Indiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,284/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 21.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a genetic counselors salary go in Indiana?▼
Indiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median genetic counselors salary is worth about $89,053 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do genetic counselors get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
