The median pay for a genetic counselors in Michigan is $90,660/year ($43.59/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $79K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Michigan. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Genetic Counselors salary percentiles in Michigan: 10th percentile $79,400, 25th percentile $83,050, median $90,660, 75th percentile $102,550, 90th percentile $107,940. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level genetic counselors (10th percentile) start around $79K. Mid-career wages sit at $91K. Top earners bring in $108K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $90,660 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $79,400, and experienced genetic counselors can clear $107,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $91K enough to live in Michigan?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,693/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 22.3% 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 Michigan?▼
Michigan 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 $96,560 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.
