Bioinformatics Specialists

In 2024, PayScale.com reported that salaries for bioinformaticians ranged from $57,000 to $121,000, averaging $81,123. Salaries varied depending on the specific job. For example, postdoctoral research associates earned average annual salaries of $57,216. Bioinformatics developers earned an average of $88,437 annually, while bioinformatics scientists had average salaries of $103,040.

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that mean annual salaries for biological scientists (including bioinformatics specialists) who worked in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing were $115,290 in May 2023. Salaries for all biological scientists ranged from less than $52,230 to $158,730 or more. Those who worked for scientific research and development services firms earned mean annual salaries of $114,650. Bioinformatics specialists with advanced degrees earn the highest salaries.

Benefits for salaried bioinformatics specialists depend on the employer; however, they usually include such items as health insurance, retirement or 401(k) plans, and paid vacation days. Self-employed bioinformatics specialists must provide their own benefits.