How much does a Genetic Engineer make in Fort Smith, AR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Fort Smith, AR is $86,735. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,347 to $96,561, with most professionals earning between $70,710 and $105,507.

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Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $70,710 Fort Smith,AR March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $78,347 Fort Smith,AR March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $86,735 Fort Smith,AR March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $96,561 Fort Smith,AR March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $105,507 Fort Smith,AR March 01, 2025
25% $78,347 10% $70,710 90% $105,507 75% $96,561 $86,735 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 Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $78,347 to $96,561 with the average base salary of $86,735. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,544 to $96,655 with the average total cash compensation of $86,993.

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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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