Molecular Biologist Salary in Lawton, Oklahoma

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Molecular Biologist in Lawton, OK is $50,192. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,444 to $56,687, with most professionals earning between $41,121 and $62,601.

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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 Lawton, OK

Average Base Salary

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45444

56687

50192

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46127

57987

51607

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 Lawton, OK. The base salary for Molecular Biologist ranges from $45,444 to $56,687 with the average base salary of $50,192. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,127 to $57,987 with the average total cash compensation of $51,607.

View Average Salary for Molecular Biologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,192	$45,444 - $56,687
Bonus	$1,416	$683 - $1,299
Total Pay	$51,607	$46,127 - $57,987

* 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 Lawton, OK

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Wichita Falls, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,760 - $60,824	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Altus, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,284 - $56,488	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Norman, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,461 - $60,451	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Edmond, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,621 - $60,651	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Oklahoma City, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,782 - $60,851	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Denton, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,307 - $65,248	COMPARE TO Lawton, OK

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About Lawton, Oklahoma

Lawton is the fifth largest city in Oklahoma, located at 34°36′16″N 98°23′45″W / 34.60444°N 98.39583°W / 34.60444; -98.39583 (34.604444 N, 98.395833 W). The city has a total area of 75.1 sq mi (195 km2), all land. Lawton is located approximately 84 mi (135 km) southwest of Oklahoma City. Other surrounding cities include Wichita Falls about 47 mi (76 km) to the south, Duncan about 33 mi (53 km) to the east, and Altus about 56 mi (90 km) to the west. Lawton lies in an area typical of the Great Plains, with prairie, few trees, and flat topography with gently rolling hills. The region north of ...

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