Genetic Engineer Salary in Richmond, Virginia

Genetic Engineer Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a Genetic Engineer make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Richmond, VA is $96,671. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,322 to $107,622, with most professionals earning between $78,810 and $117,592.

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10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $78,810 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $87,322 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $96,671 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $107,622 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $117,592 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
25% $87,322 10% $78,810 90% $117,592 75% $107,622 $96,671 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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $87,322 to $107,622 with the average base salary of $96,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,541 to $107,726 with the average total cash compensation of $96,957.

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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

Richmond, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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