As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Genetic Engineer in Vermont is $109,511, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,106 weekly, or $9,126 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 Vermont vary widely, spanning from $90,719 to $140,281. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,675) and 75th percentile ($125,617), while top earners (90th percentile) make $140,281 per year. This $25,942 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, Vermont Genetic Engineer often earn 1.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Vermont currently ranks 24 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 $90,719 VT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $99,675 VT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $109,511 VT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $125,617 VT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $140,281 VT July 01, 2026
25% $99,675 10% $90,719 90% $140,281 75% $125,617 $109,511 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 Barre, VT Avg. Salary $104,979 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Bennington, VT Avg. Salary $105,508 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Essex, VT Avg. Salary $105,309 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Williston, VT Avg. Salary $105,329 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamant, VT Avg. Salary $104,821 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, VT Avg. Salary $104,700 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alburgh, VT Avg. Salary $104,864 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Arlington, VT Avg. Salary $105,136 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ascutney, VT Avg. Salary $104,796 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Averill, VT Avg. Salary $104,057 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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