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$147,762
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Bioinformatics is $147,762 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $117,661 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $30,101 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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$56
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$124,514
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$12,262
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$159,971
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$90,729
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Bioinformatics Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Bioinformatics in United States
The top paying industry for a Bioinformatics in United States is Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $142,685.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Bioinformatics are Genentech and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Recent Salaries Shared
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United States of America
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United States of America
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United States of America
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Bioinformatics pay FAQ
The average salary for a Bioinformatics is $147,762 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 122 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Bioinformatics employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Bioinformatics in United States is $192,266 per year.
The lowest salary for a Bioinformatics in United States is $114,794 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Bioinformatics or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Bioinformatics.