Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: April 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Molecular Biologist IV
Department of State Health Services
This position is categorized as medical and health, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $51,614 to $84,479. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
14
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Median salary
$61,589
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Average salary
$61,392
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 10 | $61,619 | |
| Male | 4 | $61,062 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4 | $61,093 | |
| Hispanic | 6 | $60,497 | |
| White | 4 | $62,625 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of State Health Services for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 1 | $58,840 | |
| 1-10 years | 8 | $62,093 | |
| 10-20 years | 5 | $61,302 |
Employment status
All employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.
| Status | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 14 | $61,589 |
Current employees
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