How much does a Genetic Engineer make in Cleveland, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Cleveland, OH is $108,466. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,514 to $117,437, with most professionals earning between $81,812 and $125,604.

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Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $81,812 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $94,514 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $108,466 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $117,437 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $125,604 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
25% $94,514 10% $81,812 90% $125,604 75% $117,437 $108,466 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 Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $94,514 to $117,437 with the average base salary of $108,466. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,514 to $117,437 with the average total cash compensation of $108,466.

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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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