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Genetic Technologist salary
Average genetic technologist salary
$52,561
How much does a genetic technologist make?
The average genetic technologist salary in the United States is $52,561. Genetic technologist salaries typically range between $35,000 and $77,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for genetic technologists is $25.27 per hour.
Genetic technologist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Genetic technologists earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Genetic Technologist earn more?
Genetic Technologist salary estimates from across the web
Average genetic technologist salary by state
The average genetic technologist salary in Alaska, Oregon, and Nevada are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average genetic technologist salary states are Mississippi, Florida, and Iowa.
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Highest paying states for genetic technologists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $64,795 | $31.15 |
| 2 | Alaska | $71,283 | $34.27 |
| 3 | Oregon | $68,357 | $32.86 |
| 4 | Nevada | $68,235 | $32.81 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $56,353 | $27.09 |
| 6 | Maine | $54,429 | $26.17 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $52,324 | $25.16 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $54,990 | $26.44 |
| 9 | Arizona | $54,479 | $26.19 |
| 10 | Vermont | $55,217 | $26.55 |
| 11 | Idaho | $57,520 | $27.65 |
| 12 | Michigan | $58,633 | $28.19 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $56,957 | $27.38 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $51,536 | $24.78 |
| 15 | Montana | $52,524 | $25.25 |
| 16 | Washington | $53,888 | $25.91 |
| 17 | Utah | $54,311 | $26.11 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $52,073 | $25.04 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $50,018 | $24.05 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $52,753 | $25.36 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $51,737 | $24.87 |
| 22 | Indiana | $48,301 | $23.22 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $49,460 | $23.78 |
| 24 | New York | $52,823 | $25.40 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $57,075 | $27.44 |
| 26 | Delaware | $53,393 | $25.67 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $46,109 | $22.17 |
| 28 | Texas | $48,407 | $23.27 |
| 29 | Ohio | $50,392 | $24.23 |
| 30 | Kansas | $49,034 | $23.57 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $62,410 | $30.00 |
| 32 | Maryland | $54,590 | $26.25 |
| 33 | Connecticut | $49,105 | $23.61 |
| 34 | California | $54,921 | $26.40 |
| 35 | Colorado | $49,360 | $23.73 |
| 36 | Illinois | $51,913 | $24.96 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $45,139 | $21.70 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $47,464 | $22.82 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $49,873 | $23.98 |
| 40 | Virginia | $50,090 | $24.08 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $43,994 | $21.15 |
| 42 | Florida | $42,850 | $20.60 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $45,043 | $21.66 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $46,008 | $22.12 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $46,215 | $22.22 |
| 46 | Missouri | $46,516 | $22.36 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $43,453 | $20.89 |
| 48 | Georgia | $42,632 | $20.50 |
| 49 | Alabama | $38,856 | $18.68 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $41,485 | $19.94 |
| 51 | Iowa | $42,681 | $20.52 |
Highest paying cities for genetic technologists
The highest-paying cities for genetic technologists are Sunnyvale, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Pasadena, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | $58,826 | $28.28 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $53,734 | $25.83 |
| 3 | Pasadena, CA | $53,733 | $25.83 |
| 4 | Urbana, IL | $50,091 | $24.08 |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $49,788 | $23.94 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh, PA | $49,633 | $23.86 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $48,359 | $23.25 |
| 8 | Decatur, GA | $42,554 | $20.46 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $42,546 | $20.45 |
Genetic Technologist salary details
A genetic technologist's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $77,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a genetic technologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| Average | $52,561 | $4,380 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying genetic technologist jobs
The highest paying types of genetic technologists are senior technologist, chemistry supervisor, and medical technologist lead.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Coordinator | $52,690 | $4,391 | $25.33 | 64,914 |
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist Internship | $34,794 | $2,899 | $16.73 | 181,028 |
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist | $67,900 | $5,658 | $32.64 | 133,838 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $54,377 | $4,531 | $26.14 | 121,913 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist Internship | $37,088 | $3,091 | $17.83 | 169,421 |
| Medical Technologist-Microbiology | $55,441 | $4,620 | $26.65 | 113,355 |
Which companies pay genetic technologists the most?
Genetic technologist salaries at California Institute of Technology and University of Illinois Springfield are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average genetic technologist salary at companies like Emory University and Kaiser Permanente are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Institute of Technology | $69,922 | $33.62 |
| 2 | University of Illinois Springfield | $61,805 | $29.71 |
| 3 | Emory University | $56,392 | $27.11 |
| 4 | Kaiser Permanente | $56,103 | $26.97 |
| 5 | UPMC | $48,213 | $23.18 |
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine | $46,734 | $22.47 |
| 7 | Nationwide Children's Hospital | $41,680 | $20.04 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Genetic Technologist salary trends
The average genetic technologist salary has risen by $6,581 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average genetic technologist earned $45,980 annually, but today, they earn $52,561 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for genetic technologists over the last decade.
Compare genetic technologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average genetic technologist salary over time
Compare genetic technologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Genetic Technologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,600 | $25.27 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $51,100 | $24.58 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | $51,500 | $24.76 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $50,200 | $24.15 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $49,300 | $23.68 | +0.9% |
Recently added genetic technologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Action for Children, Inc. | Genetics Technologist I | Noel, MO | 12/06/2024 | $68,245 |
| Albertaprecisionlabs | Clinical Genetics Technologist I | Union, NJ | 10/24/2024 | $80,475 |
| Freelancer Limited | Genetic Algorithms (2) | Nunez, GA | 10/24/2024 | $37,566 |
| Kansas Action for Children, Inc. | Genetics Technologist I | Noel, MO | 10/10/2024 | $68,245 |
| Albertaprecisionlabs | Clinical Genetics Technologist I | Union, NJ | 09/26/2024 | $80,475 |
| Kansas Action for Children, Inc. | Genetics Technologist I | Noel, MO | 09/25/2024 | $68,245 |
| Kansas Action for Children, Inc. | Genetics Technologist I | Noel, MO | 09/13/2024 | $68,245 |
| Indiana University | Genetics Technologist | Indianapolis, IN | 09/10/2024 | $50,193 |
| Cramer Fish Sciences | Molecular Biology/Genetics Technician II | West Sacramento, CA | 03/08/2024 | $39,653 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Genetics Technologist I-Clinical Genetics Lab | Kansas City, MO | 11/17/2023 | $65,010 |
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