As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Genetic Engineer in Georgia is $107,615, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,070 weekly, or $8,968 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Genetic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Genetic Engineer in Georgia vary widely, spanning from $89,148 to $137,851. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,949) and 75th percentile ($123,441), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,851 per year. This $25,492 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, Georgia Genetic Engineer often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 nationwide for Genetic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like 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 $89,148 GA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $97,949 GA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $107,615 GA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $123,441 GA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $137,851 GA July 01, 2026
25% $97,949 10% $89,148 90% $137,851 75% $123,441 $107,615 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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Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $92,788 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $100,062 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $95,427 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $92,858 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $92,411 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $92,593 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $92,705 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $92,669 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $91,774 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $94,966 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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