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Swine genetics researcher salary

Average swine genetics researcher salary

$68,172

$32.77 hourly rate

Entry-level swine genetics researcher salary
$47,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary and Job Outlook

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Swine Genetics Researcher is approximately $68,172 per year, translating to about $33 per hour. This figure varies based on factors such as location, experience, and specific job responsibilities. For instance, researchers with more years of experience or those working in specialized roles often see higher compensation.

Salary by State

Salary levels for Swine Genetics Researchers differ by state. States like Texas, Iowa, and North Carolina tend to offer competitive salaries due to the prominence of the swine industry in these regions.

Top-Paying Cities

Cities such as Des Moines and Columbia are known for higher salaries in this field, attributed to the concentration of agricultural research facilities and universities. Job seekers should focus on these locations for better salary prospects and career growth.

Career Opportunities

Swine Genetics Researchers can pursue careers in various sectors, including academia, government research, and private industry. Positions often require advanced degrees in genetics, animal science, or related fields. Continuous advancements in technology and genetics research ensure a promising future for professionals in this area.

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Where can a Swine Genetics Researcher earn more?

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Mount Sinai Health System$77,226
te-con.nl/sexingtechnologies.com$69,853

Average swine genetics researcher salary by state

The average swine genetics researcher salary in Nevada, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average swine genetics researcher salary states are Hawaii, Montana, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for swine genetics researchers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Massachusetts$101,580$48.84
2Rhode Island$102,282$49.17
3Connecticut$101,518$48.81
4California$89,076$42.83
5District of Columbia$94,593$45.48
6New Hampshire$99,600$47.88
7Delaware$97,280$46.77
8Vermont$94,353$45.36
9Nevada$106,192$51.05
10North Dakota$84,442$40.60
11Oregon$74,178$35.66
12Pennsylvania$72,050$34.64
13Iowa$78,908$37.94
14New Jersey$75,476$36.29
15Virginia$74,623$35.88
16Arizona$84,925$40.83
17Texas$71,062$34.16
18North Carolina$70,835$34.06
19New York$69,343$33.34
20Washington$67,508$32.46
21Kansas$67,195$32.31
22Michigan$66,026$31.74
23Wyoming$73,093$35.14
24Wisconsin$68,343$32.86
25Colorado$66,793$32.11
26Minnesota$64,249$30.89
27Missouri$64,859$31.18
28Ohio$63,509$30.53
29Oklahoma$67,288$32.35
30Utah$62,414$30.01
31Georgia$67,085$32.25
32Tennessee$63,252$30.41
33Arkansas$64,818$31.16
34Illinois$63,928$30.73
35Louisiana$59,801$28.75
36New Mexico$61,174$29.41
37Maine$65,565$31.52
38Alabama$64,100$30.82
39Idaho$66,481$31.96
40Maryland$62,726$30.16
41Alaska$61,192$29.42
42Indiana$62,998$30.29
43Montana$54,449$26.18
44Mississippi$58,799$28.27
45Hawaii$55,145$26.51
46Florida$60,326$29.00
47Nebraska$58,260$28.01
48South Dakota$53,940$25.93
49West Virginia$49,224$23.67
50South Carolina$53,072$25.52
51Kentucky$48,195$23.17

Highest paying cities for swine genetics researchers

The highest-paying cities for swine genetics researchers are Phoenix, AZ, Philadelphia, PA, and Ossining, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Phoenix, AZ$85,019$40.87
2Philadelphia, PA$72,656$34.93
3Ossining, NY$69,848$33.58
4New York, NY$69,484$33.41
5DeForest, WI$67,932$32.66

Swine genetics researcher salary details

A swine genetics researcher's salary ranges from $47,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $97,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average swine genetics researcher salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a swine genetics researcher's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$97,000$8,083$47
75th Percentile$82,000$6,833$39
Average$68,172$5,681$33
25th Percentile$56,000$4,667$27
10th Percentile$47,000$3,917$23

Highest paying swine genetics researcher jobs

The highest paying types of swine genetics researchers are dairy consultant, researcher, and animal scientist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Laboratory Researcher$27,760$2,313$13.3557,359
Graduate Researcher$32,346$2,696$15.5517,313
PHD Researcher$51,634$4,303$24.8219,736
Researcher$67,145$5,595$32.2830,498

Top companies hiring swine genetics researchers now:

  1. National Jewish Health jobs (1)
  2. CancerCare jobs (1)
  3. University of Rochester jobs (1)
  4. AAAS jobs (1)
  5. UC Davis jobs (1)

Which companies pay swine genetics researchers the most?

Swine genetics researcher salaries at Mount Sinai Health System and Caris Life Sciences are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average swine genetics researcher salary at companies like Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and te-con.nl/sexingtechnologies.com are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Mount Sinai Health System$77,226$37.13
2Caris Life Sciences$72,502$34.86
3Children's Hospital of Philadelphia$70,629$33.96
4te-con.nl/sexingtechnologies.com$69,853$33.58

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Swine genetics researcher salary trends

The average swine genetics researcher salary has risen by $2,426 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average swine genetics researcher earned $65,746 annually, but today, they earn $68,172 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for swine genetics researchers over the last decade.

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Average swine genetics researcher salary over time

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Swine genetics researcher salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$68,200$32.78+5.0%
2025$64,700$31.13+3.2%
2024$62,700$30.14-4.1%
2023$65,200$31.37+0.7%
2022$64,800$31.14-0.1%

Recently added swine genetics researcher salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Noblis, Inc.Computer Science Researcher-Advanced Genetic AlgorithmsReston, VA09/14/2024$74,500
NoblisComputer Science Researcher-Advanced Genetic AlgorithmsReston, VA09/13/2024$74,500
Histogenetics LLCGenetics Researcher 1Ossining, NY04/10/2024$75,566
Histogenetics LLCGenetics Researcher 1Ossining, NY04/10/2024$79,040

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