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Job outlook for bioinformatics specialists in the United States
Are bioinformatics specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, bioinformatics specialist jobs are in demand. Bioinformatics specialist demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Bioinformatics specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of bioinformatics specialist jobs and the average bioinformatics specialist salary over time.
Bioinformatics specialist jobs over time
Bioinformatics specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,142 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,012 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 973 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,035 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 912 | 0.00% |
Average bioinformatics specialist salary over time
Bioinformatics specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,496 | $36.30 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $72,778 | $34.99 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $70,450 | $33.87 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $67,883 | $32.64 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $66,202 | $31.83 | --0.5% |
Bioinformatics specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of bioinformatics specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bioinformatics specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for bioinformatics specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 63 | 9% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 218 | 7% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 63 | 7% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 39 | 7% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 434 | 6% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 115 | 6% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 49 | 6% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 49 | 6% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 41 | 6% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 39 | 6% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 281 | 5% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 67 | 5% |
| 13 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 66 | 5% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 52 | 5% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 456 | 4% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 366 | 4% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 268 | 4% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 129 | 4% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 123 | 4% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 47 | 4% |
Most common cities for bioinformatics specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South San Francisco | 1 | 1% | $88,108 |