What are the main factors that influence a Molecular Technologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Molecular Technologist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Molecular Technologist roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Molecular Technologist's salary?

A Molecular Technologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,759 for beginners, reaching about $91,502 at mid-level, and approach $95,173 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Molecular Technologist?

Molecular Technologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Molecular Technologist roles are District of Columbia $95,510, California $95,148, Massachusetts $93,880. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Molecular Technologist roles make?

Salaries for Molecular Technologist level roles vary by specialization: Molecular Scientist: $127,035; Genetic/Molecular Technologist: $85,700; Cytogenetic Technologist: $85,695; Molecular Geneticist: $85,573; Molecular Genetics Technologist: $85,202.

Molecular Technologist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Molecular Technologist make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Molecular Technologist in Rhode Island is $89,437 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,669
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,461 to $96,887
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,109

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Molecular Technologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,887	$8,074	$1,863	$47
Average	$89,437	$7,453	$1,720	$43
25th Percentile	$82,461	$6,872	$1,586	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Molecular Technologist Salaries

A Molecular 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Molecular Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Molecular 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): $88,759
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,953
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,502
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,929
Expert (over 8 years): $95,173

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Molecular Technologist	$88,759
Intermediate Level Molecular Technologist	$88,953
Senior Level Molecular Technologist	$91,502
Specialist Level Molecular Technologist	$94,929
Expert Level Molecular Technologist	$95,173

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How Do Molecular 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 Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,510.
California: $95,148.
Massachusetts: $93,880.

District of Columbia $95,510 California $95,148 Massachusetts $93,880 Washington $93,535 New Jersey $93,500 Alaska $93,379 Connecticut $92,189 New York $91,706

Hawaii $90,162 Rhode Island $89,437 Maryland $88,945 Minnesota $88,273 Colorado $88,014 Illinois $87,928 Oregon $87,600 Delaware $87,358

New Hampshire $87,206 Virginia $86,867 Pennsylvania $85,875 Nevada $85,374 North Dakota $85,210 Michigan $84,952 Wisconsin $84,857 Vermont $84,667

Texas $84,141 Maine $84,106 Arizona $84,054 Ohio $83,994 Georgia $83,200 Indiana $82,804 Wyoming $82,726 Utah $82,605

Iowa $82,553 Kansas $82,139 Louisiana $82,019 North Carolina $81,975 Missouri $81,958 Florida $81,622 Montana $81,441 Nebraska $81,268

Kentucky $81,173 South Carolina $80,828 Tennessee $80,612 Idaho $80,526 New Mexico $79,897 Oklahoma $79,758 Alabama $79,250 South Dakota $78,396

Arkansas $77,930 West Virginia $77,680 Mississippi $76,929

Top Paying Cities for Molecular 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:

Adamsville: $90,555
Albion: $89,790
Ashaway: $90,383

Adamsville, RI $90,555 Albion, RI $89,790 Ashaway, RI $90,383 Barrington, RI $89,554 Block Island, RI $90,052 Bradford, RI $90,329 Bristol, RI $89,899 Carolina, RI $90,180

Charlestown, RI $90,213 Chepachet, RI $90,033 Clayville, RI $89,782 Coventry, RI $89,787 West Greenwich, RI $90,034 East Greenwich, RI $89,726 Exeter, RI $90,009 Fiskeville, RI $89,552

Forestdale, RI $90,242 Foster, RI $89,986 Glendale, RI $90,249 Greene, RI $90,104 Greenville, RI $89,586 Harmony, RI $89,702 Harrisville, RI $90,210 Hope, RI $89,608

Hope Valley, RI $90,304 Hopkinton, RI $90,423 Jamestown, RI $90,121 Kenyon, RI $90,169 Little Compton, RI $90,541 Manville, RI $89,908 Mapleville, RI $90,050 Newport, RI $90,212

Middletown, RI $90,251 North Kingstown, RI $89,881 North Scituate, RI $89,703 Oakland, RI $90,148 Pascoag, RI $90,270 Pawtucket, RI $89,420 Central Falls, RI $89,460 Cumberland, RI $89,968

Lincoln, RI $89,549 Portsmouth, RI $90,202 Prudence Island, RI $90,017 Rockville, RI $90,409 Saunderstown, RI $90,067 Shannock, RI $90,174 Slatersville, RI $90,243 Slocum, RI $90,064

Tiverton, RI $90,477 Wakefield, RI $90,144 Kingston, RI $90,109 Narragansett, RI $90,169 Peace Dale, RI $90,132 Warren, RI $89,785 Warwick, RI $89,535 Westerly, RI $90,405

West Kingston, RI $90,138 West Warwick, RI $89,644 Wood River Junction, RI $90,266 Woonsocket, RI $90,247 North Smithfield, RI $90,042 Wyoming, RI $90,174 Providence, RI $89,394 Cranston, RI $89,406

North Providence, RI $89,416 East Providence, RI $89,400 Riverside, RI $89,429 Rumford, RI $89,416 Smithfield, RI $89,597 Johnston, RI $89,447

Molecular Technologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Molecular Technologist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Molecular Technologist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Molecular Technologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Molecular Technologist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$98,381	$47.0	10%

Molecular Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Molecular 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.

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$82,461

Average $89,437/year

$96,887

$6,872

Average $7,453/month

$8,074

$1,586

Average $1,720/week

$1,863

$40

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,887	$8,074	$1,863	$47
Average	$89,437	$7,453	$1,720	$43
25th Percentile	$82,461	$6,872	$1,586	$40

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