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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.

If you're looking for a biotechnologist job, here are five companies hiring now:

  1. Merck jobs (2)
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10 best cities for biotechnologists in 2025

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

  1. Toledo, OH
  2. Columbus, OH
  3. Cleveland, OH
  4. Cincinnati, OH
  5. Philadelphia, PA
  6. Jersey City, NJ
  7. Brookhaven, NY
  8. Newark, NJ
  9. Islip, NY
  10. Oyster Bay, NY
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Detailed list of the best cities for a biotechnologist

RankCityAverage salaryLowest 10% EarnPopulationJob count
1Toledo, OH$60,702$38,000278,508-
2Columbus, OH$60,172$38,000860,090-
3Cleveland, OH$62,677$39,000385,809-
4Cincinnati, OH$58,661$38,000298,800-
5Philadelphia, PA$59,798$37,0001,567,872-
6Jersey City, NJ$73,066$46,000264,152-
7Brookhaven, NY$72,320$45,000486,040-
8Newark, NJ$73,001$46,000281,764-
9Islip, NY$72,101$45,000335,543-
10Oyster Bay, NY$71,936$45,000293,214-
11Boston, MA$65,445$41,000673,184-
12Hempstead, NY$71,764$45,000759,757-
13New York, NY$71,546$45,0008,537,673-
14San Antonio, TX$57,863$38,0001,492,510-
15Laredo, TX$58,277$39,000257,156-
16Houston, TX$57,759$38,0002,303,482-
17Buffalo, NY$68,490$42,000256,902-
18Corpus Christi, TX$58,273$39,000325,733-
19El Paso, TX$57,610$38,000683,080-
20Austin, TX$57,592$38,000947,890-
21Pittsburgh, PA$56,153$35,000303,625-
22Lubbock, TX$56,728$37,000252,506-
23Fort Worth, TX$56,572$37,000854,113-
24Arlington, TX$56,570$37,000392,772-
25Dallas, TX$56,528$37,0001,317,929-
26Irving, TX$56,512$37,000238,289-
27Baltimore, MD$68,679$43,000614,664-
28Garland, TX$56,470$37,000234,943-
29Detroit, MI$50,323$32,000672,795-
30Plano, TX$56,435$37,000286,057-
31Milwaukee, WI$50,770$32,000595,047-
32Madison, WI$50,251$32,000252,551-
33Tulsa, OK$54,506$36,000403,090-
34Oklahoma City, OK$54,466$36,000638,367-
35Albuquerque, NM$54,219$36,000559,277-
36Chicago, IL$56,365$36,0002,704,958-
37San Francisco, CA$62,816$40,000870,887-
38Oakland, CA$62,768$40,000420,005-
39San Jose, CA$62,741$40,0001,025,350-
40Saint Louis, MO$51,768$34,000311,404-
41Fremont, CA$62,739$40,000233,136-
42Stockton, CA$62,500$40,000307,072-
43Omaha, NE$49,148$32,000446,970-
44Virginia Beach, VA$56,635$36,000452,602-
45Fresno, CA$62,354$40,000522,053-
46Norfolk, VA$56,471$36,000245,115-
47Bakersfield, CA$62,213$40,000376,380-
48Lincoln, NE$48,974$32,000280,364-
49Sacramento, CA$62,330$39,000495,234-
50Los Angeles, CA$61,918$41,0003,976,322-

Highest paying cities for biotechnologists

RankCityAvg. biotechnologist salary
1Silver Spring, MD$67,995
2Worcester, MA$65,597
3Decatur, IL$55,336
4Seattle, WA$42,004

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