Molecular Geneticist Salary in Lansing, Michigan

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Molecular Geneticist in Lansing, MI is $77,524. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,565 to $85,729, with most professionals earning between $64,229 and $93,200.

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Leading a research project, to include Ph.

December 15, 2022

Participate in or take the lead on writing validations, SOPs, work instructions, quick reference guides, and worksheets.

February 22, 2023

Consults with senior directors and/or medical director to identify, investigate and explore the need for new assay development, equipment and processes.

February 23, 2023

Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics.

March 28, 2023

Provide consultation to clients regarding test utilization and test interpretation.

March 28, 2023

Set efficiency standard for the laboratories to ensure the turnaround time objectives are met.

April 01, 2023

Develops technologies to distinguish between the two causes of low FN, late maturity alpha-amylase and preharvest sprouting.

April 12, 2023

Review of patient results and sign out molecular/cytogentics/FISH reports on daily basis.

April 21, 2023

Assist in laboratory quality assurance/control/improvement initiatives.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Molecular Geneticist in Lansing, MI

Average Base Salary

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70565

85729

77524

Average Total Cash Compensation

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70598

85870

77564

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 Lansing, MI. The base salary for Molecular Geneticist ranges from $70,565 to $85,729 with the average base salary of $77,524. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,598 to $85,870 with the average total cash compensation of $77,564.

View Average Salary for Molecular Geneticist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,524	$70,565 - $85,729
Bonus	$41	$34 - $140
Total Pay	$77,564	$70,598 - $85,870

* 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 Lansing, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,360 - $86,695	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Flint, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,948 - $82,550	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Ann Arbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,284 - $89,033	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Novi, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,934 - $88,608	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Saginaw, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,320 - $83,001	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Farmington, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,592 - $88,191	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI

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About Lansing, Michigan

Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2010 Census placed the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan. The population of its Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was 464,036, while the even larger Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population, which includes Shiawassee County, was 534,684. It was named the new state capital of Michigan in 1847, ten years after Michigan became a state. The Lansing metropolitan area,...

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