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Job outlook for molecular geneticists in the United States
Molecular geneticist job and salary trends over time
Molecular geneticist jobs over time
Molecular geneticist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 246 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 217 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 209 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 222 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 196 | 0.00% |
Average molecular geneticist salary over time
Molecular geneticist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $68,579 | $32.97 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | $66,110 | $31.78 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $63,995 | $30.77 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $61,664 | $29.65 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $60,136 | $28.91 | --0.5% |
Molecular geneticist jobs by state
Most common states for molecular geneticists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 19 | 0% |
| 2 | California | 39,536,653 | 14 | 0% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 9 | 0% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 7 | 0% |
| 5 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 7 | 0% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 5 | 0% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 4 | 0% |
| 8 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 4 | 0% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 4 | 0% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 3 | 0% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 2 | 0% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 2 | 0% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 2 | 0% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for molecular geneticists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $69,602 |
Molecular Geneticist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of molecular geneticist experts
Case Western Reserve University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Molecular Geneticist job market given the pandemic?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: Given how Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson are saving the world, biotech companies are very attractive to graduates.
What soft skills should all Molecular Geneticists possess?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: Communication and teamwork.
How have salaries changed over time for Molecular Geneticists?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: This is a question that is a little difficult for me to answer for the following reasons. First, I do not usually get the salary information from our graduates. Second, depending on where our graduates go after getting their PhD, there is a rather wide range in salary. If they continue their research training by pursuing a postdoctoral position, their salary would follow the NIH guideline, which is $53.7K for 2021. If they get a position in industry, their salary could be up to $100K.