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Job outlook for research geneticists in the United States
Are research geneticist jobs in demand?
Research geneticist job and salary trends over time
Research geneticist jobs over time
Research geneticist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 14 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 14 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 14 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 12 | 0.00% |
Average research geneticist salary over time
Research geneticist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,323 | $36.21 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $73,084 | $35.14 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $69,808 | $33.56 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $67,569 | $32.49 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $66,285 | $31.87 | --2.1% |
Research geneticist jobs by state
Most common states for research geneticists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 89 | 14% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 744 | 12% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 487 | 12% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 604 | 11% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 142 | 11% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 120 | 11% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 533 | 10% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 188 | 10% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 98 | 10% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 729 | 9% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 638 | 9% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 77 | 9% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,567 | 8% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 997 | 8% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 747 | 8% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 260 | 8% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 165 | 8% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 48 | 8% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 438 | 7% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 266 | 7% |
Most common cities for research geneticists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $61,066 |
Research Geneticist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of research geneticist experts
Case Western Reserve University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Research 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 Research Geneticists possess?
Hua Lou Ph.D.: Communication and teamwork.
How have salaries changed over time for Research 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.