Molecular Biology Technologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Molecular Biology Technologist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Molecular Biology Technologist in the United States is $69,772 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Molecular Biology Technologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,250
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,138 to $78,397
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,188
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Molecular Biology Technologist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $78,397 $6,533 $1,508 $38
Average $69,772 $5,814 $1,342 $34
25th Percentile $62,138 $5,178 $1,195 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Molecular Biology Technologist Salaries

A Molecular Biology Technologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Molecular Biology Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Molecular Biology Technologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,015
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $67,651
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,711
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,772
  • Expert (over 8 years): $71,649
Levels Salary
Entry Level Molecular Biology Technologist$67,015
Intermediate Level Molecular Biology Technologist$67,651
Senior Level Molecular Biology Technologist$68,711
Specialist Level Molecular Biology Technologist$69,772
Expert Level Molecular Biology Technologist$71,649
$67,015 0 yr
$67,651 < 2 yrs
$68,711 2-4 yrs
$69,772 5-8 yrs
$71,649 > 8 yrs
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How Do Molecular Biology Technologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Molecular Biology Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $77,251.
  • California: $76,958.
  • Massachusetts: $75,933.

Top Paying Cities for Molecular Biology Technologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $88,003
  • San Francisco: $87,039
  • Oakland: $85,205

What Skills Can Increase a Molecular Biology Technologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 16.01% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Assisted Living (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): Assisted living exemplifies the shift from "care as service" to "care as business" in the broader health care arena predicted more than three decades ago. A consumer-driven industry, assisted living offers a wide range of options, levels of care, and diversity of services (Lockhart, 2009) and is subject to state rather than federal regulatory oversight. "Assisted living" means depends on both the state and provider in question: variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from philosophy, geographic location and auspice, to organizational size and structure.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 16.01%
Acute Care 2.13%
Assisted Living 1.48%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Molecular Biology Technologist's salary.
  • Patient Rights: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Rights
$78,842
13%
Effective Communication
$76,051
9%
Problem Solving
$75,353
8%
Coordination
$75,353
8%
Decision Making
$74,656
7%
Case Management
$74,656
7%
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Molecular Biology Technologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Molecular Biology Technologist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Molecular Biology Technologist positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Molecular Biology Technologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Molecular Biology Technologist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$83,726$40.020%

How Education impacts a Molecular Biology Technologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Molecular Biology Technologists enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Molecular Biology Technologist with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $57,715 and $62,411).

Molecular Biology Technologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Molecular Biology Technologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 5.4%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 46.9%
Masters 42.9%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Molecular Biology Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Molecular Biology Technologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Molecular Biology Technologist

Salaries for a Molecular Biology Technologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,387 in 2023 to around $98,993 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Molecular Biology Technologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Molecular Biology Technologist Over Time

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FAQ about Molecular Biology Technologist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Molecular Biology Technologist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Molecular Biology Technologist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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