How much does a Genetic Engineer make in Worcester, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Genetic Engineer in Worcester, MA is $104,818. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,681 to $116,692, with most professionals earning between $85,452 and $127,503.

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Genetic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $85,452 Worcester,MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $94,681 Worcester,MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $104,818 Worcester,MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $116,692 Worcester,MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Genetic Engineer Salary $127,503 Worcester,MA March 01, 2025
25% $94,681 10% $85,452 90% $127,503 75% $116,692 $104,818 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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Genetic Engineer ranges from $94,681 to $116,692 with the average base salary of $104,818. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,919 to $116,805 with the average total cash compensation of $105,128.

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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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