Molecular Oncology Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Molecular Oncology Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Molecular Oncology Specialist in the United States is $63,564 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,971
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,107 to $69,012
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,407
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Molecular Oncology Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $69,012 $5,751 $1,327 $33
Average $63,564 $5,297 $1,222 $31
25th Percentile $55,107 $4,592 $1,060 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Molecular Oncology Specialist Salaries

A Molecular Oncology Specialist'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 Do Molecular Oncology Specialist 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 Oncology Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,378.
  • California: $70,111.
  • Massachusetts: $69,177.

Top Paying Cities for Molecular Oncology Specialists

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: $80,174
  • San Francisco: $79,296
  • Oakland: $77,625

What Skills Can Increase a Molecular Oncology Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 13.61% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 3.13% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 13.61%
Data Analysis 3.13%
Microsoft Office 1.81%
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 Oncology Specialist's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$69,921
10%
Troubleshooting
$69,921
10%
Biotechnology
$68,649
8%
Team Development
$68,649
8%
Data Analysis
$68,014
7%
Insight
$68,014
7%
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Molecular Oncology Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Molecular Oncology Specialist 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 Oncology Specialist positions in Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Molecular Oncology Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Molecular Oncology Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$69,921$34.010%

How Education impacts a Molecular Oncology Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Molecular Oncology Specialists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Oncology Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $60,041 and $63,341).

Molecular Oncology Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Molecular Oncology Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 51.5%
Associates 0.6%
Bachelors 51.5%
Masters 44.9%
Doctorate 3.0%
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Molecular Oncology Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Molecular Oncology Specialist'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 Oncology Specialist

Salaries for a Molecular Oncology Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,600 in 2023 to around $65,274 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Molecular Oncology Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Molecular Oncology Specialist Over Time

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$65,600
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Molecular Oncology Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Molecular Oncology Specialist?

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

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