Genetic Engineer Salary in Charleston, South Carolina

Genetic Engineer Salary in Charleston, SC

How much does a Genetic Engineer make in Charleston, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Charleston, SC is $94,386. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,258 to $105,078, with most professionals earning between $76,947 and $114,813.

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10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $76,947 Charleston,SC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $85,258 Charleston,SC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $94,386 Charleston,SC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $105,078 Charleston,SC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $114,813 Charleston,SC March 01, 2025
25% $85,258 10% $76,947 90% $114,813 75% $105,078 $94,386 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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Average Base Salary

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85258
105078
94386

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
85472
105180
94665
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Genetic Engineer in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $85,258 to $105,078 with the average base salary of $94,386. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,472 to $105,180 with the average total cash compensation of $94,665.

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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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