Forensic DNA Analyst Salary in Macon, Georgia

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic DNA Analyst in Macon, GA is $101,352. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,139 to $112,936, with most professionals earning between $83,751 and $123,482.

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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 Macon, GA

Average Base Salary

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92139

112936

101352

Average Total Cash Compensation

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94455

116513

104741

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 Macon, GA. The base salary for Forensic DNA Analyst ranges from $92,139 to $112,936 with the average base salary of $101,352. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,455 to $116,513 with the average total cash compensation of $104,741.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$101,352	$92,139 - $112,936
Bonus	$3,389	$2,316 - $3,577
Total Pay	$104,741	$94,455 - $116,513

* 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 Macon, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,212 - $114,251	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,948 - $122,507	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Atlanta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,665 - $123,386	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,282 - $122,917	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,211 - $115,476	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,378 - $123,035	COMPARE TO Macon, GA

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About Macon, Georgia

Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geographic center of the state, approximately 85 miles (137 km) south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname "The Heart of Georgia." Located near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, Macon is the county seat of Bibb County and had a 2017 estimated population of 152,663. Macon is the principal city of the Macon metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 228,914 in 2017. Macon is also the largest city in the Macon–Warner Robins Combined St...

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