How much does a Genetic Engineer make in Stamford, CT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Stamford, CT is $114,057. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,027 to $126,978, with most professionals earning between $92,985 and $138,742.

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Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $92,985 Stamford,CT March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $103,027 Stamford,CT March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $114,057 Stamford,CT March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $126,978 Stamford,CT March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $138,742 Stamford,CT March 01, 2025
25% $103,027 10% $92,985 90% $138,742 75% $126,978 $114,057 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 Stamford, CT. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $103,027 to $126,978 with the average base salary of $114,057. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,286 to $127,101 with the average total cash compensation of $114,396.

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About Stamford, Connecticut    Stamford (/ˈstæmfərd/) is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643....More

Stamford, Connecticut  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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