Virologist Salary in Durham, NC

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How much does a Virologist make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Virologist in Durham, NC is $100,469. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $78,051 to a high of $134,230, with most professionals earning between $88,734 and $118,141.

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Virologist Salary By Level of Education in Durham, NC

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Average Salary Range for Virologist in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
88734
118141
100469

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
88776
118331
100510
What is the average salary for Virologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Virologist in Durham, NC. The base salary for Virologist ranges from $88,734 to $118,141 with the average base salary of $100,469. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,776 to $118,331 with the average total cash compensation of $100,510.

View Average Salary for Virologist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,469 $88,734 - $118,141
Bonus $41 $42 - $190
Total Pay $100,510 $88,776 - $118,331
* 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.

Virologist Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,606 - $116,638 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,362 - $118,977 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,362 - $118,977 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,347 - $112,299 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,548 - $113,899 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,729 - $112,808 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 t....More

Durham, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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