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Geneticist Salary in 2026

Study genes and heredity to understand genetic disorders and develop new treatments.

Median Salary

$82,000

$6,833/mo

Entry Level

$55,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$118,000

experienced

Job Growth

+15%

10-yr outlook

Geneticist Overview

Study genes and heredity to understand genetic disorders and develop new treatments.

Education

Doctorate

Experience

4-8 years

Industry

Science

Total Jobs (US)

4K

5-Year Growth

+10%

Category

Science

Hourly Rate

$39.42/hr

Monthly Pay

$6,833

Geneticist Salary Calculator

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Geneticist Salary

$97,000

$8,083/month · $3,731/biweekly · $46.63/hr

Geneticist Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Geneticist field.

25th Percentile$65,800
$66K
Median (50th)$82,000
$82K
75th Percentile$100,000
$100K
90th Percentile$136,500
$137K
Top Earners$155,000
$155K

Entry-level Geneticists earn around $55,000, while the top 10% earn $136,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Geneticists

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$97,000+$15,000
New York$94,000+$12,000
Massachusetts$92,000+$10,000
Maryland$89,000+$7,000
North Carolina$79,000$-3,000

Top Paying Cities for Geneticists

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Francisco$103,000+$21,000
Bethesda$97,000+$15,000
New York$97,000+$15,000
Boston$92,000+$10,000
Research Triangle$84,000+$2,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

GenomicsMolecular BiologyBioinformaticsCRISPRGene Therapy

Certifications

ABMGG Board Certification

Geneticist Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Geneticist from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$55,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$87,000

3-7 years

Senior

$118,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$155,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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