Molecular Biologist Salary in New Haven, Connecticut

How much does a Molecular Biologist make in New Haven, CT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Molecular Biologist in New Haven, CT is $63,119. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,149 to $71,284, with most professionals earning between $51,714 and $78,718.

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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 New Haven, CT

Average Base Salary

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57149

71284

63119

Average Total Cash Compensation

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58008

72918

64899

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 New Haven, CT. The base salary for Molecular Biologist ranges from $57,149 to $71,284 with the average base salary of $63,119. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,008 to $72,918 with the average total cash compensation of $64,899.

View Average Salary for Molecular Biologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,119	$57,149 - $71,284
Bonus	$1,780	$859 - $1,634
Total Pay	$64,899	$58,008 - $72,918

* 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 New Haven, CT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Hamden, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,149 - $71,284	COMPARE TO New Haven, CT 0%
CITY, STATE West Haven, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,149 - $71,284	COMPARE TO New Haven, CT 0%
CITY, STATE Waterbury, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,615 - $70,618	COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Milford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,392 - $75,329	COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Meriden, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,722 - $70,751	COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Stratford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,392 - $75,329	COMPARE TO New Haven, CT

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About New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. With a population of 129,779 as determined by the 2010 United States Census, it is the second-largest city in Connecticut after Bridgeport. New Haven is the principal municipality of Greater New Haven, which had a total population of 862,477 in 2010. New Haven was the first planned city in America. A year after its founding by English Puritans in 1638, eight streets were laid o...

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