Best states for a dna analyst

Q: What is the best state for dna analysts?

The best state to be a dna analyst is North Dakota based on dna analyst salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for dna analysts?

The highest paying state for dna analysts is Kansas based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for dna analysts?

The worst state for dna analysts is Oklahoma, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for dna analysts in the United States. Dna analyst positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for dna analysts.In fact, our research shows that North Dakota is the best state for dna analysts in America. The best city in America for dna analysts with the highest pay is Dover, DE.

North Dakota is the best state for jobs for dna analysts, and Oklahoma is the worst. The most common pay in North Dakota is $75,348, while the median pay in Oklahoma is $44,111.We found that the Midwest is best for dna analysts, and the Northeast is the worst. Dover, DE is the best city in the country for dna analyst jobs, where as North Dakota is the best state in the country.

10 best states for dna analysts in 2026

1. North Dakota
Total dna analyst jobs: 22
Average annual salary: $75,348
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000
Location Quotient:
1.22
Dna analyst jobs in North Dakota
2. Alaska
Total dna analyst jobs: 21
Average annual salary: $74,822
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000
Location Quotient:
1.3
Dna analyst jobs in Alaska
3. Massachusetts
Total dna analyst jobs: 182
Average annual salary: $75,978
Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000
Location Quotient:
1.02
Dna analyst jobs in Massachusetts
4. Vermont
Total dna analyst jobs: 17
Average annual salary: $72,638
Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000
Location Quotient:
1.14
Dna analyst jobs in Vermont
5. Connecticut
Total dna analyst jobs: 58
Average annual salary: $75,756
Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000
Location Quotient:
0.9
Dna analyst jobs in Connecticut
6. Rhode Island
Total dna analyst jobs: 19
Average annual salary: $76,168
Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000
Location Quotient:
0.81
Dna analyst jobs in Rhode Island
7. Utah
Total dna analyst jobs: 54
Average annual salary: $74,507
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000
Location Quotient:
0.87
Dna analyst jobs in Utah
8. Maryland
Total dna analyst jobs: 237
Average annual salary: $71,693
Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000
Location Quotient:
1.93
Dna analyst jobs in Maryland
9. Mississippi
Total dna analyst jobs: 26
Average annual salary: $77,937
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000
Location Quotient:
0.63
Dna analyst jobs in Mississippi
10. California
Total dna analyst jobs: 573
Average annual salary: $75,613
Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Dna analyst jobs in California

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Detailed list of the best states for a dna analyst

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	North Dakota	$75,348	$55,000	755,393	22
2	Alaska	$74,822	$53,000	739,795	21
3	Massachusetts	$75,978	$50,000	6,859,819	182
4	Vermont	$72,638	$48,000	623,657	17
5	Connecticut	$75,756	$50,000	3,588,184	58
6	Rhode Island	$76,168	$50,000	1,059,639	19
7	Utah	$74,507	$53,000	3,101,833	54
8	Maryland	$71,693	$47,000	6,052,177	237
9	Mississippi	$77,937	$53,000	2,984,100	26
10	California	$75,613	$51,000	39,536,653	573
11	Delaware	$73,310	$48,000	961,939	23
12	Nebraska	$75,615	$53,000	1,920,076	33
13	District of Columbia	$71,074	$47,000	693,972	94
14	New Hampshire	$75,411	$50,000	1,342,795	24
15	Maine	$75,497	$51,000	1,335,907	9
16	Ohio	$66,962	$44,000	11,658,609	175
17	West Virginia	$67,729	$45,000	1,815,857	21
18	Nevada	$60,752	$41,000	2,998,039	48
19	New Jersey	$68,907	$45,000	9,005,644	134
20	Virginia	$60,758	$40,000	8,470,020	386
21	Illinois	$60,906	$41,000	12,802,023	238
22	Pennsylvania	$65,300	$43,000	12,805,537	175
23	Texas	$58,506	$40,000	28,304,596	403
24	Hawaii	$61,182	$53,000	1,427,538	29
25	South Dakota	$59,171	$42,000	869,666	17
26	Colorado	$58,459	$41,000	5,607,154	152
27	Kentucky	$63,047	$42,000	4,454,189	48
28	Florida	$59,984	$40,000	20,984,400	292
29	South Carolina	$62,637	$42,000	5,024,369	55
30	New York	$60,293	$39,000	19,849,399	340
31	New Mexico	$57,704	$40,000	2,088,070	32
32	Montana	$57,343	$41,000	1,050,493	20
33	Louisiana	$61,578	$41,000	4,684,333	30
34	Arizona	$54,417	$38,000	7,016,270	149
35	Alabama	$53,184	$36,000	4,874,747	89
36	Minnesota	$57,674	$40,000	5,576,606	107
37	Washington	$58,084	$40,000	7,405,743	97
38	Idaho	$47,498	$33,000	1,716,943	33
39	Indiana	$52,126	$35,000	6,666,818	99
40	Iowa	$54,409	$38,000	3,145,711	43
41	Wyoming	$55,005	$39,000	579,315	7
42	Missouri	$48,500	$33,000	6,113,532	108
43	Wisconsin	$51,632	$35,000	5,795,483	76
44	Michigan	$49,489	$32,000	9,962,311	119
45	Georgia	$45,202	$30,000	10,429,379	180
46	North Carolina	$44,909	$30,000	10,273,419	167
47	Kansas	$41,896	$29,000	2,913,123	60
48	Oregon	$50,703	$34,000	4,142,776	57
49	Tennessee	$45,154	$30,000	6,715,984	91
50	Arkansas	$44,434	$30,000	3,004,279	36
51	Oklahoma	$44,111	$30,000	3,930,864	36

Highest paying states for dna analysts

Rank	State	Avg. DNA Analyst Salary
1	North Dakota	$75,348
2	Alaska	$74,822
3	Massachusetts	$75,978
4	Vermont	$72,638
5	Connecticut	$75,756
6	Rhode Island	$76,168
7	Utah	$74,507
8	Maryland	$71,693
9	Mississippi	$77,937
10	California	$75,613
11	Delaware	$73,310
12	Nebraska	$75,615
13	District of Columbia	$71,074
14	New Hampshire	$75,411
15	Maine	$75,497
16	Ohio	$66,962
17	West Virginia	$67,729
18	Nevada	$60,752
19	New Jersey	$68,907
20	Virginia	$60,758
21	Illinois	$60,906
22	Pennsylvania	$65,300
23	Texas	$58,506
24	Hawaii	$61,182
25	South Dakota	$59,171
26	Colorado	$58,459
27	Kentucky	$63,047
28	Florida	$59,984
29	South Carolina	$62,637
30	New York	$60,293
31	New Mexico	$57,704
32	Montana	$57,343
33	Louisiana	$61,578
34	Arizona	$54,417
35	Alabama	$53,184
36	Minnesota	$57,674
37	Washington	$58,084
38	Idaho	$47,498
39	Indiana	$52,126
40	Iowa	$54,409
41	Wyoming	$55,005
42	Missouri	$48,500
43	Wisconsin	$51,632
44	Michigan	$49,489
45	Georgia	$45,202
46	North Carolina	$44,909
47	Kansas	$41,896
48	Oregon	$50,703
49	Tennessee	$45,154
50	Arkansas	$44,434
51	Oklahoma	$44,111

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Total dna analyst jobs:	22
Average annual salary:	$75,348
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$55,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$103,000
Location Quotient:	1.22

Best states for a dna analyst

10 best states for dna analysts in 2026

1. North Dakota

2. Alaska

3. Massachusetts

4. Vermont

5. Connecticut

6. Rhode Island

7. Utah

8. Maryland

9. Mississippi

10. California