Molecular Geneticist Salary in Detroit, MI

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How much does a Molecular Geneticist make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Molecular Geneticist in Detroit, MI is $81,050. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,781 to $89,633, with most professionals earning between $67,162 and $97,448.

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Average Salary Range for Molecular Geneticist in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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81093
What is the average salary for Molecular Geneticist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Molecular Geneticist in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Molecular Geneticist ranges from $73,781 to $89,633 with the average base salary of $81,050. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,816 to $89,781 with the average total cash compensation of $81,093.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,050 $73,781 - $89,633
Bonus $42 $35 - $148
Total Pay $81,093 $73,816 - $89,781
* 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 Geneticist Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,008 - $89,909 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,968 - $89,861 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,773 - $89,624 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,890 - $89,767 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,476 - $90,478 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,851 - $89,719 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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