$57,430
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$30k
MEDIAN
$57k
90%
$99k
The average salary for a Molecular Biologist is $57,430
Base Salary
$30k - $99k
Total Pay
$30k - $99k
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What Do Molecular Biologists Do?
Molecular Biologist Tasks
- Research, identify, and test processes to improve formulations and technologies to create products.
- Create written and oral reports to convey findings, recommendations, and safety information.
- Maintain chain of custody and proper storage for samples, performing general lab duties to meet standards.
- Use scientific equipment to characterize specimens or products.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
83.3%
Male
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
100%
Dental
25%
Vision