As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Genetic Engineer in Allen, MD is $118,102, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,271 weekly, or $9,842 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Genetic Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Genetic Engineer in Allen, MD vary widely, spanning from $97,647 to $150,880. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,395) and 75th percentile ($135,259), while top earners (90th percentile) make $150,880 per year. This $27,864 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Allen Genetic Engineer often earn 2.7% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $97,647 Allen, MD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $107,395 Allen, MD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $118,102 Allen, MD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $135,259 Allen, MD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $150,880 Allen, MD April 01, 2026
25% $107,395 10% $97,647 90% $150,880 75% $135,259 $118,102 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Genetic Engineer ?

Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms. New DNA is obtained by either isolating and copying the genetic material of interest using recombinant DNA methods or by artificially synthesising the DNA. A construct is usually created and used to insert this DNA into the host organism. The first recombinant DNA mole...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Genetic Engineer in Allen, MD. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $107,395 to $135,259 with the average base salary of $118,102. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,663 to $123,941 with the average total cash compensation of $112,597.

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About Allen, Maryland    Allen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 210 as of the 2010 ce....More

Allen, Maryland  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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