Forensic DNA Analyst Salary in Canton, Ohio

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic DNA Analyst in Canton, OH is $105,974. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,341 to $118,086, with most professionals earning between $87,571 and $129,114.

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Incorporate and expand quality assurance principles into the laboratory operation.

March 16, 2023

Extract DNA using multiple extraction procedures, quantify on a Real-Time PCR instrument, amplify using current, validated amplification kits, and analyze samples on current genetic analyzer platforms.

March 22, 2023

Utilize and maintain a variety of modern scientific equipment such as Real-Time PCR, thermal cyclers, and genetic analyzers.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Forensic DNA Analyst in Canton, OH

Average Base Salary

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96341

118086

105974

Average Total Cash Compensation

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98763

121827

109518

What is the average salary for Forensic DNA Analyst in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic DNA Analyst in Canton, OH. The base salary for Forensic DNA Analyst ranges from $96,341 to $118,086 with the average base salary of $105,974. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,763 to $121,827 with the average total cash compensation of $109,518.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$105,974	$96,341 - $118,086
Bonus	$3,544	$2,422 - $3,740
Total Pay	$109,518	$98,763 - $121,827

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forensic DNA Analyst Salary Near Canton, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,401 - $120,611	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,401 - $120,611	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,526 - $118,312	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,174 - $124,010	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,917 - $122,469	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,174 - $124,010	COMPARE TO Canton, OH

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About Canton, Ohio

Canton (/ˈkæntən/) is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, Ohio, United States. Canton is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) south of Cleveland and 20 miles (32 km) south of Akron in Northeast Ohio. The city lies on the edge of Ohio's extensive Amish country, particularly in Holmes and Wayne counties to the city's west and southwest. Canton is the largest municipality in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Stark and Carroll counties. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 73,007, making Canton eighth among Ohio cities in population. F...

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