Molecular Geneticist Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Molecular Geneticist make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Molecular Geneticist in Columbus, OH is $77,980. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,980 to $86,234, with most professionals earning between $64,608 and $93,749.

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Leading a research project, to include Ph.

December 15, 2022

Participate in or take the lead on writing validations, SOPs, work instructions, quick reference guides, and worksheets.

February 22, 2023

Consults with senior directors and/or medical director to identify, investigate and explore the need for new assay development, equipment and processes.

February 23, 2023

Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics.

March 28, 2023

Provide consultation to clients regarding test utilization and test interpretation.

March 28, 2023

Set efficiency standard for the laboratories to ensure the turnaround time objectives are met.

April 01, 2023

Develops technologies to distinguish between the two causes of low FN, late maturity alpha-amylase and preharvest sprouting.

April 12, 2023

Review of patient results and sign out molecular/cytogentics/FISH reports on daily basis.

April 21, 2023

Assist in laboratory quality assurance/control/improvement initiatives.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Molecular Geneticist in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

70980

86234

77980

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

71014

86375

78021

What is the average salary for Molecular Geneticist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Molecular Geneticist in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Molecular Geneticist ranges from $70,980 to $86,234 with the average base salary of $77,980. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,014 to $86,375 with the average total cash compensation of $78,021.

View Average Salary for Molecular Geneticist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,980	$70,980 - $86,234
Bonus	$41	$34 - $141
Total Pay	$78,021	$71,014 - $86,375

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Molecular Geneticist Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,543 - $85,703	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,897 - $82,488	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,563 - $80,867	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,778 - $84,773	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,550 - $85,712	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,547 - $82,063	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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