Forensic DNA Analyst Salary in Denver, Colorado

How much does a Forensic DNA Analyst make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic DNA Analyst in Denver, CO is $114,946. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,502 to $128,081, with most professionals earning between $94,994 and $140,041.

Search Forensic DNA Analyst Jobs in Denver, CO

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

2024 Compensation Trend

Benefits Consulting

Salary range for a Forensic DNA Analyst

$104,502 to $128,081

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Forensic DNA Analyst Salary:
Select State
Select City in CO
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Denver, Colorado

Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You

The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.

We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Forensic DNA Analyst

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Forensic DNA Analyst job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Forensic DNA Analyst.

Search Forensic DNA Analyst Job Openings

Job Openings for Forensic DNA Analyst in Denver, CO

What does a Forensic DNA Analyst do?

Common responsibilities of a Forensic DNA Analyst

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

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Forensic DNA Analyst Salary By Experience Levels in Denver, CO

How much should you be earning in Forensic DNA Analyst in Denver, CO based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Forensic DNA Analyst in Denver, CO

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Forensic DNA Analyst Salary By Level of Education in Denver, CO

Do you know how much should you be paid for a Forensic DNA Analyst position in Denver, CO based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Forensic DNA Analyst in Denver, CO and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Forensic DNA Analyst in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

104502

128081

114946

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

107134

132138

118800

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 Denver, CO. The base salary for Forensic DNA Analyst ranges from $104,502 to $128,081 with the average base salary of $114,946. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,134 to $132,138 with the average total cash compensation of $118,800.

View Average Salary for Forensic DNA Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$114,946	$104,502 - $128,081
Bonus	$3,854	$2,631 - $4,056
Total Pay	$118,800	$107,134 - $132,138

* 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 Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,502 - $128,081	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,431 - $127,994	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,502 - $128,081	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,732 - $129,589	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,688 - $125,858	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,577 - $131,850	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

See salaries for Forensic DNA Analyst in locations close to Denver, CO. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Forensic DNA Analyst in Denver, CO

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE DNA Analyst	LOCATION Denver, CO	MINIMUM SALARY $92,727	MAXIMUM SALARY $113,635
JOB TITLE Forensic Analyst	LOCATION Denver, CO	MINIMUM SALARY $37,213	MAXIMUM SALARY $50,772
JOB TITLE Digital Forensic Analyst	LOCATION Denver, CO	MINIMUM SALARY $60,421	MAXIMUM SALARY $74,114
JOB TITLE Forensic Data Analyst	LOCATION Denver, CO	MINIMUM SALARY $72,986	MAXIMUM SALARY $93,676
JOB TITLE Computer Forensic Analyst	LOCATION Denver, CO	MINIMUM SALARY $52,687	MAXIMUM SALARY $66,989
JOB TITLE Cyber Forensic Analyst	LOCATION Denver, CO	MINIMUM SALARY $70,120	MAXIMUM SALARY $88,954

The Forensic DNA Analyst job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Denver, CO that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.