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Job outlook for bioinformatics analysts in the United States
Are bioinformatics analyst jobs in demand?
Yes, bioinformatics analyst jobs are in demand. Bioinformatics analyst demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Bioinformatics analyst job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of bioinformatics analyst jobs and the average bioinformatics analyst salary over time.
Bioinformatics analyst jobs over time
Bioinformatics analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 88 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 88 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 178 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 176 | 0.00% |
Average bioinformatics analyst salary over time
Bioinformatics analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,394 | $38.17 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $76,778 | $36.91 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $75,039 | $36.08 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $74,642 | $35.89 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $73,754 | $35.46 | +1.7% |
Bioinformatics analyst jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of bioinformatics analyst job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bioinformatics analysts earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for bioinformatics analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 165 | 24% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 729 | 9% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 496 | 8% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 472 | 7% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 59 | 6% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 41 | 6% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 331 | 5% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 301 | 5% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 48 | 5% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 46 | 5% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 37 | 5% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 32 | 5% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 698 | 4% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 414 | 4% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 371 | 4% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 339 | 4% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 178 | 4% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 148 | 4% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 132 | 4% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 38 | 4% |
Most common cities for bioinformatics analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | 1 | 1% | $70,753 |
| 2 | Sunnyvale | 1 | 1% | $92,105 |
| 3 | Houston | 5 | 0% | $73,397 |
| 4 | Baltimore | 3 | 0% | $89,098 |
| 5 | Seattle | 2 | 0% | $88,931 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $75,354 |
| 7 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $69,570 |
| 8 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0% | $78,454 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $71,930 |
| 10 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $84,298 |
Bioinformatics Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to bioinformatics analyst professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the bioinformatics analyst job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the bioinformatics analyst industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of bioinformatics analyst experts
M
Michael McLaughlin
Brigham Young University - Idaho
M
Michael McLaughlin
FacultyBrigham Young University - Idaho
Department of Computer Information Technology
What skills stand out on Bioinformatics Analyst resumes?
Michael McLaughlin: The ability to solve unstructured problems.
Bioinformatics analyst jobs
Updated August 29, 2021