As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in the United States is $111,372. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,047 to $120,584, with most professionals earning between $84,004 and $128,970.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary | $84,004 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary | $97,047 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary | $111,372 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary | $120,584 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary | $128,970 | US | April 01, 2025 |
Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms. New DNA is obtained by either isolating and copying the genetic material of interest using recombinant DNA methods or by artificially synthesising the DNA. A construct is usually created and used to insert this DNA into the host organism. The first recombinant DNA mole...
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