What is the salary range of Genetic Engineer?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Lake Charles, LA is $91,588. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,731 to $101,963, with most professionals earning between $74,667 and $111,410.

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Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $74,667 Lake Charles,LA January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $82,731 Lake Charles,LA January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $91,588 Lake Charles,LA January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $101,963 Lake Charles,LA January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $111,410 Lake Charles,LA January 01, 2025
25% $82,731 10% $74,667 90% $111,410 75% $101,963 $91,588 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 Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $82,731 to $101,963 with the average base salary of $91,588. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,939 to $102,061 with the average total cash compensation of $91,856.

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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

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