Forensic DNA Analyst Salary in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic DNA Analyst in Saint Paul, MN is $118,001. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,280 to $131,486, with most professionals earning between $97,519 and $143,763.

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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 Saint Paul, MN

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107280

131486

118001

Average Total Cash Compensation

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109982

135650

121957

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 Saint Paul, MN. The base salary for Forensic DNA Analyst ranges from $107,280 to $131,486 with the average base salary of $118,001. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,982 to $135,650 with the average total cash compensation of $121,957.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,001	$107,280 - $131,486
Bonus	$3,956	$2,701 - $4,164
Total Pay	$121,957	$109,982 - $135,650

* 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 Saint Paul, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,280 - $131,486	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,973 - $131,109	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,096 - $131,260	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,280 - $131,486	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,604 - $130,657	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Rochester, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,760 - $125,946	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN

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About Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul's history and growth as a landing port are tied to water. The city's defining physical characteristic, the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, was carved into the region during the last ice age, as were the steep river bluffs and dramatic palisades on which the city is built. Receding glaciers and Lake Agassiz forced torrents of water from a glacial river that undercut the river valleys. The city is situated in east-central Minnesota. The Mississippi River forms a municipal boundary on part of the city's west, southwest, and southeast sides. Minneapolis, the state's ...

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