DOL Median (New Jersey)
$70,200
vs National
-6.4%
National: $75,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,741
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,200
-6.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Genetic Counselors in New Jersey earns $70,200 in nominal terms, which is 6.4% below the national average of $75,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,741 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc | $83,732 | 11 |
| The Cooper Health System | $68,723 | 2 |
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How much does a Genetic Counselors make in New Jersey?
The median Genetic Counselors salary in New Jersey is $70,200 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Genetic Counselors?
A Genetic Counselors in New Jersey earns 6.4% less than the national median of $75,000, or $61,741 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.