Virologist Salary in Rochester, Minnesota

How much does a Virologist make in Rochester, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Virologist in Rochester, MN is $103,324. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $80,268 to a high of $138,044, with most professionals earning between $91,256 and $121,498.

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Communicates the significance of recent scientific developments to peer group.

November 19, 2022

Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, research design and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies.

January 16, 2023

Design and organize scientific studies including experimental requirements, resource and equipment needs, and required information, for assigned studies.

February 18, 2023

Assist research and business area management to create technical strategies for the business segment, and to create a pipeline of ideas for product development.

March 09, 2023

Participate in grant solicitation and writing.

April 13, 2023

Develop portions of articles for publication in scientific journals including peer reviewed journals.

April 22, 2023

Prepare procedure manuals and protocols and keep records of relevant materials for each study.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Virologist in Rochester, MN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

91256

121498

103324

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

91299

121693

103366

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 Rochester, MN. The base salary for Virologist ranges from $91,256 to $121,498 with the average base salary of $103,324. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,299 to $121,693 with the average total cash compensation of $103,366.

View Average Salary for Virologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$103,324	$91,256 - $121,498
Bonus	$42	$43 - $196
Total Pay	$103,366	$91,299 - $121,693

* 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 Rochester, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,669 - $126,043	COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,997 - $126,479	COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE La Crosse, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,639 - $114,020	COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,270 - $126,842	COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,669 - $116,723	COMPARE TO Rochester, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,106 - $126,624	COMPARE TO Rochester, MN

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About Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 215,884. According to the 2010 United States Census the city has a population of 106,769. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2017 population was 115,733. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and an IBM facility, formerly one of t...

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