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Genetic Counselors Salary in Ohio

The median pay for a genetic counselors in Ohio is $92,310/year ($44.38/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $74K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$92K
Median annual
$44.38/hr
Hourly rate
$74K
Entry level (10th %)
$121K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $92K get you in Ohio?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,956/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,188/mo
Rent as % of take-home19.9% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$100,940/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$4,768/mo

About genetic counselors

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 3,510
Ohio employed: 130
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio

Bar chart showing Genetic Counselors salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $73,890, 25th percentile $78,200, median $92,310, 75th percentile $104,790, 90th percentile $121,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$74K25th$78KMedian$92K75th$105K90th$121K
Bar chart showing Genetic Counselors salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $73,890, 25th percentile $78,200, median $92,310, 75th percentile $104,790, 90th percentile $121,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level genetic counselors (10th percentile) start around $74K. Mid-career wages sit at $92K. Top earners bring in $121K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.

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Genetic Counselors salary by metro in Ohio

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Cincinnati$105K+14%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do genetic counselors make in Ohio?

The median is $92,310 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,890, and experienced genetic counselors can clear $121,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $92K enough to live in Ohio?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,956/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 19.9% 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 Ohio?

Ohio 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 $100,940 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.

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