Molecular Biologist Salary in the US
$70,752
per year
per hour
$34.02
per hour
per year
Molecular Biologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Molecular Biologist is $70,752 per year ($34.02 per hour), which is $17,262 (+32%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Molecular Biologist can expect an average starting salary of $38,420. The highest salaries can exceed $143,000.
A Molecular Biologist can expect an average starting salary of $38,420. The highest salaries can exceed $143,000.
$38,420
Low
$70,752
Average salary
$143,000
High
$18.47
Low
$34.02
Average salary
$68.75
High
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Molecular Biologist Salary Range
Among Molecular or Cellular Biologists in the US, new graduates with a Cell & Molecular Biology Degree tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals with a Doctorate (PhD), Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientists (CGMBS) and Molecular Biology Researchers enjoy the highest salaries.
Molecular Biologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Biologist | $103K/year | +45% |
| Molecular Biology Researcher | $79K/year | +12% |
| Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) | $72K/year | +2% |
Molecular Biologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Molecular Biologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $45,000 per year. A mid career Molecular / Cell Biologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $63,000, while a Senior Molecular Biologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $88,000. Molecular or Cellular Biologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $95,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Molecular Biologist
| Late Career | ▲ +34% |
| Senior | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | $70,752/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -36% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
53%
53%
Male
47%
47%
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Molecular Biologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Molecular Biologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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