The median pay for a genetic counselors in Tennessee is $90,780/year ($43.65/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $82K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Tennessee. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Genetic Counselors salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $81,670, 25th percentile $90,780, median $90,780, 75th percentile $90,780, 90th percentile $90,780. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level genetic counselors (10th percentile) start around $82K. Mid-career wages sit at $91K. Top earners bring in $91K or more, a $9K spread from bottom to top.
How much do genetic counselors make in Tennessee?▼
The median is $90,780 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $81,670, and experienced genetic counselors can clear $90,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $91K enough to live in Tennessee?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,021/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 20.2% 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 Tennessee?▼
Tennessee 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 $101,114 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.
