Genetic Engineer Salary in Phoenix, Arizona

Genetic Engineer Salary in Phoenix, AZ

How much does a Genetic Engineer make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Phoenix, AZ is $98,161. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,668 to $109,281, with most professionals earning between $80,025 and $119,405.

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10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $80,025 Phoenix,AZ March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $88,668 Phoenix,AZ March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $98,161 Phoenix,AZ March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $109,281 Phoenix,AZ March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $119,405 Phoenix,AZ March 01, 2025
25% $88,668 10% $80,025 90% $119,405 75% $109,281 $98,161 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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88668
109281
98161

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
88891
109387
98452
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Genetic Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $88,668 to $109,281 with the average base salary of $98,161. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,891 to $109,387 with the average total cash compensation of $98,452.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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