How much does a Genetic Engineer make in Huntsville, AL?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Huntsville, AL is $95,068. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,873 to $105,835, with most professionals earning between $77,501 and $115,638.

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Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $77,501 Huntsville,AL February 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $85,873 Huntsville,AL February 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $95,068 Huntsville,AL February 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $105,835 Huntsville,AL February 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $115,638 Huntsville,AL February 01, 2025
25% $85,873 10% $77,501 90% $115,638 75% $105,835 $95,068 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 Huntsville, AL. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $85,873 to $105,835 with the average base salary of $95,068. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,090 to $105,937 with the average total cash compensation of $95,349.

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About Huntsville, Alabama    Huntsville is a city located primarily in Madison County in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama. Huntsville is the county seat of Madison Count....More

Huntsville, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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