What is the average salary for Bioinformatics Scientists?

The median salary for Bioinformatics Scientists is $94K per year, based on 93 public records.

Which cities pay Bioinformatics Scientists the most?

The highest-paying cities for Bioinformatics Scientists include New York, NY, Cambridge, MA, Houston, TX.

Key skills for Bioinformatics Scientists include Domain Expertise, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking.

Salary benchmarks based on 93 public records across 5 cities.

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, SOC 2018 (SOC 19-1029)

Avg experience: 5 years

Weighted average across all cities with available data. Based on 93 data points.

$80K

P25

$94K

Median

$113K

P75

P25 $80K Median $94K P75 $113K

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Last updated: 2026-06-08