Molecular Biologist Salary in Durham, North Carolina

How much does a Molecular Biologist make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Molecular Biologist in Durham, NC is $57,092. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,692 to $64,481, with most professionals earning between $46,775 and $71,208.

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Provide expertise in super-resolution imaging, confocal imaging, Laser Capture Dissection Microscopy, and other state-of-the-art techniques and employ crosscutting knowledge and expertise in biology (microbiology, biochemistry, virology, bio-informatics, synthetic biology, systems biology, etc.

December 11, 2022

Function as a principal investigator focused on applying state-of-the-art molecular pathology and other relevant pathological techniques to elucidate novel functional related pathology research of infectious agents.

February 14, 2023

Develop innovative research proposals to seek funding for research geared at understanding the molecular basis for infectious diseases.

May 20, 2023

Demonstrated ability to work well with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to mentor graduate students.

January 22, 2023

Recommend attending 1-2 scientific conferences annually in order to obtain continuing education and to ensure cutting edge knowledge and techniques are maintained.

February 06, 2023

Participate in the development of general goals for the research project and in the planning of the laboratory work plan, as well as involved in lab teachings.

February 27, 2023

Assist in the application of a broad range of molecular biology techniques for the construction, heterologous expression, and screening of enzyme libraries.

April 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Molecular Biologist in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

51692

64481

57092

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

52469

65959

58703

What is the average salary for Molecular Biologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Molecular Biologist in Durham, NC. The base salary for Molecular Biologist ranges from $51,692 to $64,481 with the average base salary of $57,092. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,469 to $65,959 with the average total cash compensation of $58,703.

View Average Salary for Molecular Biologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,092	$51,692 - $64,481
Bonus	$1,610	$777 - $1,478
Total Pay	$58,703	$52,469 - $65,959

* 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.

Molecular Biologist Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,430 - $64,155	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,050 - $64,927	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,050 - $64,927	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,810 - $63,381	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,340 - $64,041	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,035 - $63,661	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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