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DNA Analyst salary
Average dna analyst salary
$55,294
How much does a dna analyst make?
The average dna analyst salary in the United States is $55,294. Dna analyst salaries typically range between $37,000 and $82,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for dna analysts is $26.58 per hour.
Dna analyst salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Dna analysts earn the highest average salary in Mississippi.
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Where can a DNA Analyst earn more?
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Average dna analyst salary by state
Highest paying states for dna analysts
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $75,348 | $36.23 |
| 2 | Alaska | $74,822 | $35.97 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $75,978 | $36.53 |
| 4 | Vermont | $72,638 | $34.92 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $75,756 | $36.42 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $76,168 | $36.62 |
| 7 | Utah | $74,507 | $35.82 |
| 8 | Maryland | $71,693 | $34.47 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $77,937 | $37.47 |
| 10 | California | $75,613 | $36.35 |
| 11 | Delaware | $73,310 | $35.25 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $75,615 | $36.35 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $71,074 | $34.17 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $75,411 | $36.26 |
| 15 | Maine | $75,497 | $36.30 |
| 16 | Ohio | $66,962 | $32.19 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $67,729 | $32.56 |
| 18 | Nevada | $60,752 | $29.21 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $68,907 | $33.13 |
| 20 | Virginia | $60,758 | $29.21 |
| 21 | Illinois | $60,906 | $29.28 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $65,300 | $31.39 |
| 23 | Texas | $58,506 | $28.13 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $61,182 | $29.41 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $59,171 | $28.45 |
| 26 | Colorado | $58,459 | $28.11 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $63,047 | $30.31 |
| 28 | Florida | $59,984 | $28.84 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $62,637 | $30.11 |
| 30 | New York | $60,293 | $28.99 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $57,704 | $27.74 |
| 32 | Montana | $57,343 | $27.57 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $61,578 | $29.60 |
| 34 | Arizona | $54,417 | $26.16 |
| 35 | Alabama | $53,184 | $25.57 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $57,674 | $27.73 |
| 37 | Washington | $58,084 | $27.93 |
| 38 | Idaho | $47,498 | $22.84 |
| 39 | Indiana | $52,126 | $25.06 |
| 40 | Iowa | $54,409 | $26.16 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $55,005 | $26.44 |
| 42 | Missouri | $48,500 | $23.32 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $51,632 | $24.82 |
| 44 | Michigan | $49,489 | $23.79 |
| 45 | Georgia | $45,202 | $21.73 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $44,909 | $21.59 |
| 47 | Kansas | $41,896 | $20.14 |
| 48 | Oregon | $50,703 | $24.38 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $45,154 | $21.71 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $44,434 | $21.36 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $44,111 | $21.21 |
Highest paying cities for dna analysts
The highest-paying cities for dna analysts are Dover, DE, McLean, VA, and Houston, TX.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover, DE | $73,102 | $35.15 |
| 2 | McLean, VA | $62,149 | $29.88 |
| 3 | Houston, TX | $58,976 | $28.35 |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | $45,220 | $21.74 |
DNA Analyst salary details
A dna analyst's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $82,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dna analyst's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
| 75th Percentile | $68,000 | $5,667 | $33 |
| Average | $55,294 | $4,608 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 10th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
Highest paying dna analyst jobs
The highest paying types of dna analysts are analyst, forensic scientist, and forensic toxicologist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Computer Examiner | $66,393 | $5,533 | $31.92 | 16,108 |
| Computer Forensics Technician | $50,698 | $4,225 | $24.37 | 19,018 |
| Fingerprint Technician | $39,867 | $3,322 | $19.17 | 23,737 |
| Crime Scene Technician | $51,741 | $4,312 | $24.88 | 5,535 |
| Forensic Investigator | $52,267 | $4,356 | $25.13 | 5,032 |
| Forensic Scientist | $71,351 | $5,946 | $34.30 | 43,335 |
Top companies hiring dna analysts now:
Which companies pay dna analysts the most?
Dna analyst salaries at InfosysPublicService and CACI International are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average dna analyst salary at companies like Eurofins and Envistacom are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infosys Public Service | $89,529 | $43.04 |
| 2 | CACI International | $58,653 | $28.20 |
| 3 | Eurofins | $58,032 | $27.90 |
| 4 | Envistacom | $57,171 | $27.49 |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $47,128 | $22.66 |
| 6 | S.C. Department of Commerce | $38,756 | $18.63 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
DNA Analyst salary trends
The average dna analyst salary has risen by $7,675 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dna analyst earned $47,619 annually, but today, they earn $55,294 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for dna analysts over the last decade.
Compare dna analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dna analyst salary over time
Compare dna analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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DNA Analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,300 | $26.58 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $54,000 | $25.95 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $53,100 | $25.55 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $52,800 | $25.38 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $51,800 | $24.90 | +0.8% |
Recently added dna analyst salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegeeducated | DNA Analyst | Hope, ME | 12/16/2024 | $61,420 |
| Collegeeducated | DNA Analyst | Ione, CA | 12/04/2024 | $61,420 |
| Crime Scene Investigator | Forensic DNA Analyst | Augusta, ME | 10/19/2024 | $64,040 |
| Mainemuseums | Forensic DNA Analyst | Augusta, ME | 10/19/2024 | $64,040 |
| State of Maine | Forensic DNA Analyst | Augusta, ME | 10/18/2024 | $64,040 |
| State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources | Forensic DNA Analyst | Augusta, ME | 10/18/2024 | $64,040 |
| Collegeeducated | DNA Analyst | Ione, CA | 10/09/2024 | $61,420 |
| Collegeeducated | DNA Analyst | Noma, FL | 09/25/2024 | $61,420 |
| Collegeeducated | DNA Analyst | Ione, CA | 09/16/2024 | $61,420 |
| State of Wisconsin | DNA Analyst-Entry/Senior | Madison, WI | 09/14/2024 | $62,610 |
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