Bioinformatics scientist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level bioinformatics scientist earnings begin at:
$54.62 per hour
$113,610 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level bioinformatics scientist earnings begin at:
$49.70 per hour
$103,380 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level bioinformatics scientist earnings begin at:
$44.02 per hour
$91,560 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level bioinformatics scientist earnings begin at:
$35.25 per hour
$73,320 per year
10th percentile
Starting level bioinformatics scientist earnings begin at:
$29.25 per hour
$60,830 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Bioinformatics scientist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Georgia | $96,820 |
| Virginia | $96,030 |
| Hawaii | $95,600 |
| Ohio | $95,560 |
| Colorado | $93,970 |
| Utah | $93,250 |
| Montana | $91,560 |
| South Carolina | $91,560 |
| Wyoming | $91,560 |
| Mississippi | $91,170 |
| Arizona | $90,290 |
| Alabama | $87,260 |
| Oregon | $86,260 |
| District of Columbia | $84,590 |
| West Virginia | $84,590 |
| Indiana | $84,570 |
| New Mexico | $84,120 |
| Florida | $83,780 |
| New Hampshire | $83,740 |
| Idaho | $83,320 |
| Nebraska | $82,770 |
| Iowa | $82,720 |
| Illinois | $82,640 |
| Michigan | $81,540 |
| Texas | $80,870 |
| Tennessee | $80,500 |
| Oklahoma | $79,950 |
| Kentucky | $79,400 |
| Wisconsin | $78,480 |
| Vermont | $77,960 |
| Arkansas | $76,400 |
| Kansas | $76,400 |
| Minnesota | $76,400 |
| Nevada | $74,210 |
| South Dakota | $73,920 |
| Louisiana | $69,590 |
| North Dakota | $67,560 |
| Missouri | $63,290 |
| Maryland | $121,680 |
| California | $113,530 |
| Delaware | $113,400 |
| Connecticut | $111,940 |
| Washington | $108,110 |
| Massachusetts | $107,100 |
| Alaska | $106,870 |
| New Jersey | $104,750 |
| Maine | $104,570 |
| New York | $104,120 |
| Rhode Island | $101,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $100,780 |
| North Carolina | $100,070 |
How do bioinformatics scientist salaries compare to similar careers?
Bioinformatics scientists earn about the same as related careers in Montana. On average, they make less than computer systems analysts but more than geologists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer systems analyst salary | $91K |
| Informatics nurse specialist salary | $91K |
| Hydrologist salary | $84K |
| Scientist salary | $87K |
| Computer programmer salary | $90K |
| Bioinformatics scientist salary | $92K |
| Molecular biologist salary | $92K |
| Geodesist salary | $85K |
| Database administrator salary | $83K |
| Geologist salary | $76K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)