Geneticists Salary in North Carolina
Geneticists in North Carolina earn a median of $100,070 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,780
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,460; the top 10% earn over $152,170. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$100,070 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,980 median in North Carolina
- Biologists$100,070 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$85,860 median in North Carolina
- Bioinformatics Scientists$100,070 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$82,220 median in North Carolina
Geneticists pay in North Carolina
How much do geneticists make in North Carolina?
The median is $100,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,460 and the top 10% earn over $152,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for geneticists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.