Best cities for a biotechnologist

The best cities for biotechnologists are Toledo, OH, Columbus, OH, and Cleveland, OH, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for biotechnologists vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for biotechnologists in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a biotechnologist or considering a move, this list of the best cities for biotechnologists to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for biotechnologists. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a biotechnologist. While the absolute best city for biotechnologists is Toledo, OH, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

Keep reading to learn more about the best cities for biotechnologists in 2024.

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10 best cities for biotechnologists in 2025

1. Toledo, OH

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$60,702
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$38,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$94,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Columbus, OH

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$60,172
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$38,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$93,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Cleveland, OH

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$62,677
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$39,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$98,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Cincinnati, OH

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$58,661
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$38,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$89,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Philadelphia, PA

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$59,798
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$94,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Jersey City, NJ

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$73,066
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$46,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$115,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Brookhaven, NY

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$72,320
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$45,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$114,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Newark, NJ

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$73,001
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$46,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$115,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Islip, NY

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$72,101
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$45,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$113,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Oyster Bay, NY

Total biotechnologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$71,936
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$45,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$113,000
Location quotient:	0.00

Best cities for biotechnologists

Toledo, OH
Columbus, OH
Cleveland, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Philadelphia, PA
Jersey City, NJ
Brookhaven, NY
Newark, NJ
Islip, NY
Oyster Bay, NY

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Detailed list of the best cities for a biotechnologist

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Toledo, OH	$60,702	$38,000	278,508	-
2	Columbus, OH	$60,172	$38,000	860,090	-
3	Cleveland, OH	$62,677	$39,000	385,809	-
4	Cincinnati, OH	$58,661	$38,000	298,800	-
5	Philadelphia, PA	$59,798	$37,000	1,567,872	-
6	Jersey City, NJ	$73,066	$46,000	264,152	-
7	Brookhaven, NY	$72,320	$45,000	486,040	-
8	Newark, NJ	$73,001	$46,000	281,764	-
9	Islip, NY	$72,101	$45,000	335,543	-
10	Oyster Bay, NY	$71,936	$45,000	293,214	-
11	Boston, MA	$65,445	$41,000	673,184	-
12	Hempstead, NY	$71,764	$45,000	759,757	-
13	New York, NY	$71,546	$45,000	8,537,673	-
14	San Antonio, TX	$57,863	$38,000	1,492,510	-
15	Laredo, TX	$58,277	$39,000	257,156	-
16	Houston, TX	$57,759	$38,000	2,303,482	-
17	Buffalo, NY	$68,490	$42,000	256,902	-
18	Corpus Christi, TX	$58,273	$39,000	325,733	-
19	El Paso, TX	$57,610	$38,000	683,080	-
20	Austin, TX	$57,592	$38,000	947,890	-
21	Pittsburgh, PA	$56,153	$35,000	303,625	-
22	Lubbock, TX	$56,728	$37,000	252,506	-
23	Fort Worth, TX	$56,572	$37,000	854,113	-
24	Arlington, TX	$56,570	$37,000	392,772	-
25	Dallas, TX	$56,528	$37,000	1,317,929	-
26	Irving, TX	$56,512	$37,000	238,289	-
27	Baltimore, MD	$68,679	$43,000	614,664	-
28	Garland, TX	$56,470	$37,000	234,943	-
29	Detroit, MI	$50,323	$32,000	672,795	-
30	Plano, TX	$56,435	$37,000	286,057	-
31	Milwaukee, WI	$50,770	$32,000	595,047	-
32	Madison, WI	$50,251	$32,000	252,551	-
33	Tulsa, OK	$54,506	$36,000	403,090	-
34	Oklahoma City, OK	$54,466	$36,000	638,367	-
35	Albuquerque, NM	$54,219	$36,000	559,277	-
36	Chicago, IL	$56,365	$36,000	2,704,958	-
37	San Francisco, CA	$62,816	$40,000	870,887	-
38	Oakland, CA	$62,768	$40,000	420,005	-
39	San Jose, CA	$62,741	$40,000	1,025,350	-
40	Saint Louis, MO	$51,768	$34,000	311,404	-
41	Fremont, CA	$62,739	$40,000	233,136	-
42	Stockton, CA	$62,500	$40,000	307,072	-
43	Omaha, NE	$49,148	$32,000	446,970	-
44	Virginia Beach, VA	$56,635	$36,000	452,602	-
45	Fresno, CA	$62,354	$40,000	522,053	-
46	Norfolk, VA	$56,471	$36,000	245,115	-
47	Bakersfield, CA	$62,213	$40,000	376,380	-
48	Lincoln, NE	$48,974	$32,000	280,364	-
49	Sacramento, CA	$62,330	$39,000	495,234	-
50	Los Angeles, CA	$61,918	$41,000	3,976,322	-