As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of DNA Analyst in the United States is $46. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for DNA Analyst in the US can go up to $57 and the lowest down to $41, but most earn between $43 and $51. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of DNA Analyst in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile DNA Analyst Salary | $41 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile DNA Analyst Salary | $43 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile DNA Analyst Salary | $46 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile DNA Analyst Salary | $51 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile DNA Analyst Salary | $57 | US | April 01, 2026 |
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0 - 2 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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