As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Genetic Engineer in Utah is $106,845, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,055 weekly, or $8,904 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Genetic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Genetic Engineer in Utah vary widely, spanning from $88,510 to $136,865. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,248) and 75th percentile ($122,558), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,865 per year. This $25,310 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Utah Genetic Engineer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 nationwide for Genetic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $88,510 UT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $97,248 UT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $106,845 UT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $122,558 UT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $136,865 UT July 01, 2026
25% $97,248 10% $88,510 90% $136,865 75% $122,558 $106,845 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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Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $99,123 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $100,257 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $99,071 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $98,543 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $98,968 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $99,970 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $98,898 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $98,775 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $98,371 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $98,696 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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