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Compare genetic counselor (cgc) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$97,842
across 26 states
Avg. Time to License
6.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$225
across 25 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $400#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $99,270#10 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $10#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $135,090#1 | 6.2 yr#1 | $100#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $104,840#6 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $93,920#14 | 6.2 yr#1 | $315#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $87,520#24 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $99,110#11 | 6.2 yr#1 | $48.25#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $405#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $280#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $89,980#21 | 6.2 yr#1 | $150#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $81,760#26 | 6.2 yr#1 | $40#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $150#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $125#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $102,960#7 | 6.2 yr#1 | $351.25#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $93,910#15 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $90,660#20 | 6.2 yr#1 | $237#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $99,090#12 | 6.2 yr#1 | $383.25#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $88,130#22 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $775#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $121#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $120,550#2 | 6.2 yr#1 | $30#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $100,110#8 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $87,850#23 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $55#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $92,310#17 | 6.2 yr#1 | $203.5#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $300#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $200#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,320#16 | 6.2 yr#1 | $75#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | — | 6.2 yr#1 | $170#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $105,500#5 | 6.2 yr#1 | $600#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $90,780#19 | 6.2 yr#1 | $110#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $97,480#13 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $91,620#18 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $106,000#4 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $106,060#3 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $99,820#9 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $87,240#25 | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 6.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.